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

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

Mind & Protect your Brain!

It seems fitting after watching the Big Game that we discuss new research on concussions, head injuries and their impact on our brains. The brain is the most underrated yet important organ of our bodies. When a head injury or  concussion happens, it may appear as though recovery has occurred, but often residual damage lurks … Read more

Mind & Protect your Brain!

It seems fitting after watching the Big Game that we discuss new research on concussions, head injuries and their impact on our brains. The brain is the most underrated yet important organ of our bodies. When a head injury or  concussion happens, it may appear as though recovery has occurred, but often residual damage lurks … Read more