Are massage or touch therapies beneficial to individuals with Alzheimer’s disease? Italian Renaissance artist Michelangelo once said, “To touch is to give life.” Scientists and studies have long found ...

I'm really bad at massages, and I don't mean giving them. I envy those who are able to fully unwind and let themselves relax while getting a massage since I typically use the 50 minutes of what should ...

Despite writing about beauty for a living, I've always been a bit of a wellness enthusiast in my personal life. I make it a point to have a consistent self-care routine, penciling in a facial here or ...

No treatment plan is perfect for those with Alzheimer’s disease, but massage/touch therapies can provide viable interventions and increase quality of life, curb and calm disruptive behaviors, improve ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Although massage is a widely adopted practice, its accessibility remains a challenge in some ...

This week the Herald speaks with Karen Knutson, a massage therapist who runs Keep In Touch Massage. She has two locations, one in Larimore at 511 Booth Ave., and the other in Grand Forks at 2303 S.