How our Diet May Lead to Alzheimer's Disease

I love a good cheeseburger. But how apt am I to dig in if it means Alzheimer’s or another disease later in life? An American or Western diet is a poor choice for many reasons.  It can lead to obesity, diabetes, vascular disease and even cognitive decline. A recent study sheds light on how and … Read more

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

A Mindful Warm Up

Have you seen it? Amid winter’s darkness, spring’s sunshine is incrementally increasing. Enduring January always feels like a win. Winter’s grayness is not yet past, but we literally see and feel the light of spring. It’s like coming out of hibernation. As the days grow longer, my sense of urgency to accomplish goals grows stronger. … Read more