Most of understand we should get moving and sleep well for better health. A new study shows it will help you live longer too. Get Moving A study recently published of over 200,000 Australian people aged 45 and over concluded replacing sedentary time with more active time or even sleep resulted in a longer life … Read more
“I can’t remember anything anymore!” complains an overworked, busy mom. “I didn’t forget, you never told me” says the elderly husband to his wife. Both these people are forgetful, but the situations are entirely different. While similar, this forgetfulness two ways are different in what they represent and how they are addressed. Forgetfulness Two Ways … Read more
Swatting away at pesky wasps while kids slurp slushies, I hear a whoosh then a sudden cry of a little girl. As in slow motion, I see her foot slip out of the corner of my eye. I cannot grab her fast enough. I think her chin hit the bleachers as she fell. “Did she … Read more
Back to school and the change of seasons in fall can also be a time to get back to some healthier habits. Whether busy or relaxed, in summer we sometimes slacken up on some of our wellness routines. This fall, I will explore some key concepts in mind and body wellness that will assist us … Read more
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 to maintain and sustain your brain and how it functions daily and throughout your lifetime. While we understand stress in its various … Read more
Imagine dining al fresco in Greece or Italy-what would be on the menu? Chances are there would be plenty of fish, fresh vegetables and fruits, nuts, olive oil, whole grains and some red wine. Contrast this imaginary meal with what you eat on any given day. Are there any similarities? If so, well done-you eat … Read more