The best studies show—the more healthful changes we adopt, the lower our risk of future dementia becomes. Here are seven steps you can take today to dramatically improve brain function and ward off cognitive decline and dementia. 1. Treat High...
Although writings in the Rig Veda sacred texts link yoga’s origins to northern India some 5,000 years ago, it wasn’t until the early 2000s that interest in the exercise went mainstream in the United States. This ancient practice involves physical...
After finishing a difficult workout, it may seem impossible to totally relax and meditate. Your heart is pounding and you’re pouring sweat. Is meditation really the natural next step? According to some experts, it should be. There’s much debate about...
Although writings in the Rig Veda sacred texts link yoga’s origins to northern India some 5,000 years ago, it wasn’t until the early 2000s that interest in the exercise went mainstream in the United States. This ancient practice involves physical...
Based on current American Heart Association guidelines, nearly half of American adults have hypertension or what we commonly call high blood pressure. As the culprit behind 50 percent of heart attacks and up to 70 percent of strokes, hypertension can...
The number of mental health emergencies has been on the rise over the past few years. As a result, organizations, departments and individuals are learning new skills and educating themselves on best practices to better deal with these situations. Below...
After finishing a difficult workout, it may seem impossible to totally relax and meditate. Your heart is pounding and you’re pouring sweat. Is meditation really the natural next step? According to some experts, it should be. There’s much debate about...
Whether you’re looking to save money on fuel costs or improve your levels of physical fitness, cycling to work is a great way to go. That’s why in this article, we’ll take a look at: How cycling saves you moneyThe...
Every athlete knows that injuries happen. Have you ever been injured playing a sport and wished you could’ve somehow avoided it? Are you looking for some tips to prevent sports injuries in the future? In this article we will primarily...
If you are feeling a bit cagey, jumpy and easily frightened, you may be experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The PTSD language is in vogue in the mental health discussion and is usually par for the course for first responders,...
You may have heard coaches and athletes talk about their VO2 MAX. Everything you need to know about this unique measurement is down below. Read on for more information. What is VO2 MAX? This is a measurement of the maximum...
There is a wholeness concept for an ideal way of living that I think is too often missed. We focus on physical wellness, social wellness, or professional wellness. The list goes on to components of financial, medical, and even spiritual...
As we roll into the month of June, most of us will be inundated with ads for Father’s Day gifts, seeing images of lawnmowers, grills, flash before your eyes. For those of us still lucky enough to have our fathers...
