This is why healthy habits matter: they keep us on track. Habits help us maintain routine, make things easier, and help us remember better. But when bad habits invade our lives, they can be difficult to change. One of the most important habits we can control that impacts our body and mind wellness is our … Read more
Spraining my ankle last month impacted me more than just physically. Not being able to exercise normally brought changes including not always feeling as mentally sharp, motivated, or energized. With my activity curtailed, I also miss the seasonal changes nature paints in September as I walk. It’s time go exploring in a different way. Go … Read more
“I’m worried about (fill in name of a loved one), their memory isn’t what it should be.” I hear this often and my first thought is always don’t worry, do something! Many experience with more forgetful moments with age. For those of us in middle age, it can be due to increased stress or doing … Read more
As we age, new information can be more difficult to recall than things of the past. But one strategy to help is practice, practice, practice. If I say autumn, what do you immediately think of? Did the cool, dry air last week remind you autumn is coming? Pumpkin flavored everything and Halloween decorations appear even … Read more
Emotional memories can forever etch moments within our mind. It was a beautiful sunny, September morning and I happened to have the news on TV. A plane had hit the World Trade Center in an apparent accident. I noticed this, but continued my routine and went for a walk with my young son in the … Read more
Winds are shifting, leaves are beginning to fall and school bells are ringing. These telltale end of summer signs may make us feel sad about the end of one season and the beginning of another. But it’s been a #SummerToRemember indeed, and I my hope you have plenty of memories to draw upon as autumn … Read more