Want to live longer and better, especially 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. … Read more
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
It seems fitting after watching the Big Game to 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 and … Read more
Don’t just stand there: move! This has been uttered by many leaders to engage their people. God even said it to Moses. There is a time for planning, organizing and visualizing and then there’s a time to move and do. Sometimes we get so hung up in the pre-game preparations, we fail to reach the … Read more
Happy Mindful Monday! Beginning this third week of January exploring goals, it’s usually about now when goals and resolutions fade like an accidentally bleached sock. Multiple reasons (& excuses) are to blame for why this occurs. Those reasons, while essential to identify, are not as important as how to get back on track. One way … Read more
This January, as we continue our discussion of goals, it’s crucial to understand once we make goals, the next step is organization. Whatever your goal, making progress relies on being organized. For some of us who find great satisfaction in organization, this is an easy step. But even if this is not your strength, organization … Read more