Stop the Stresses!

March came roaring in like a lion last week literally and figuratively. While some of it was expected (snowstorms and deadlines), others weren’t (unforeseen urgent situations). Anticipated or not, they all added up to a stressful start to the month. Continuing our Mindful Winter Warm Up, it’s important to understand the stress of lionish weeks … Read more

Seniors & Technology? Absolutely!

We don’t necessarily think of 80 or 90 years olds easily using technology. But there’s no reason they can’t with just a few adaptations. They just need to learn how to speak the language. Computer technology for anyone over the age of 45 does not come naturally. It’s not intuitive since we weren’t exposed to … Read more

Seniors & Technology? Absolutely!

We don’t necessarily think of 80 or 90 years olds easily using technology. But there’s no reason they can’t with just a few adaptations. They just need to learn how to speak the language. Computer technology for anyone over the age of 45 does not come naturally. It’s not intuitive since we weren’t exposed to … Read more

How to Live Longer & Better

Want to live happier and longer after retirement?  Stay socially active.  Seems simple, but a new study lends credence to this somewhat obvious statement. When young and working we naturally are social with others. But when retirement comes, we have less social contact which can lead to lower quality of life or earlier death. A … Read more

How to Live Longer & Better

Want to live happier and longer after retirement?  Stay socially active.  Seems simple, but a new study lends credence to this somewhat obvious statement. When young and working we naturally are social with others. But when retirement comes, we have less social contact which can lead to lower quality of life or earlier death. A … Read more

Move it or Lose it-Literally!

I hate the treadmill. It’s really a love/hate relationship.  I love how it allows me  to exercise on bitterly cold days, but hate the monotony.  I’d rather be outside but I make time to walk the belt to nowhere and new research is encouraging me. Two recent studies coming from the Framingham Heart Study  show … Read more