The gift of thankfulness

It’s finally here!  No, not the snow that falls this time of year, but the beginning of the holiday season.  Thanksgiving typically marks the start, although it certainly seems as if it’s already begun with holiday advertising in full swing.  Most of the retail world can’t capitalize on Thanksgiving, so they skip over it to the holidays … Read more

How to Balance Holiday Stress

If you want something done, just ask a busy person.  I thrive under pressure.   I cannot say no.  All of these comments reflect how some people prefer to live with more stress than others.  They are the do-ers of this world.  They take on every challenge-often for very different reasons.  The organized, busy and yes, … Read more

The Music of our Memory

The music begins, memories flood in and we’re transported back in time. Just listening to a song from our past can take us to a specific place, time and feeling. It’s as though it just happened. The connection between music and our brains is profound. We all experience it; research confirms it and now music … Read more

Maintain & Sustain your Brain

Focusing on brain awareness this month, let’s look at what I call the three S’s important to brain wellness:  Stress, Sleep and Socialization.  Each of these play an important role in our how well the brain functions day to day and throughout our lifetime. While we understand stress in its various forms is detrimental to … Read more

Maintain & Sustain your Brain

Focusing on brain awareness this month, let’s look at what I call the three S’s important to brain wellness:  Stress, Sleep and Socialization.  Each of these play an important role in our how well the brain functions day to day and throughout our lifetime. While we understand stress in its various forms is detrimental to … Read more