There is no shortage of advertisements on the Internet promoting supplements that are purported to improve memory. It’s now a $3 billion market. All too often, the claims made for these supplements are unsubstantiated, and the maker of at least...
An integral part of "being well" for me means fueling myself with healthy foods. This year, my husband and I have set out on the road for an adventure, traveling across the country in our 27-foot Airstream travel trailer. This...
The future is an interesting, unavoidable, inevitable and yet, highly influential time in all of our lives. It is something that is sure to happen but that we have a key role in influencing. Particularly in the area of goal...
Scientists have shown a pathological link between chronic inflammation and heart disease, cancer and even depression. Now, several large studies have shown an association between chronic inflammation and the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. There are two types of inflammation:...
There is no shortage of advertisements on the Internet promoting supplements that are purported to improve memory. It’s now a $3 billion market. All too often, the claims made for these supplements are unsubstantiated, and the maker of at least...
What are the benefits of organized sports? Participation in organized sports provides several benefits beyond improving your physical fitness. Joining a team or league instills a sense of community and belonging. Knowing that someone is expecting you to show up...
With only a few weeks left before a marathon, many runners get excited. The big day is around the corner and more importantly they have made it through the toughest part of the training. For some there have been some...
The vegan lifestyle is one of the most highly acclaimed in the world. In fact, according to a health and nutrition survey from the CDC, the vegan diet is one of the six most popular American diets — including vegetarian, pescatarian,...
An integral part of "being well" for me means fueling myself with healthy foods. This year, my husband and I have set out on the road for an adventure, traveling across the country in our 27-foot Airstream travel trailer. This...
Experts have long had clear evidence that exercise helps slow the progression of Parkinson's disease. This means that exercise holds great promise for people like me. When I was diagnosed with Parkinson's a few years ago, I learned that one...
A short step-by-step guide to turn your ambitions into healthy habits! I've been there too. I've stood on the 31st of December thinking - this is the year. This is the year when I finally start the new habit I've...
There is a true grace to accepting compliments. Whether it is a kind word about your appearance or a colleague praising a job well done, most of us struggle to accept positive acknowledgments. Some of us even bat them away...
When your situation is difficult or downright painful, your life will be better if you turn your attention to caring about others instead of waiting for and hoping that someone will care about you. When you feel sad or depressed,...
