Do you ever feel like society is constantly trying to convince you that aging is terrible? That getting older is something to be feared and avoided at all costs? I’m here to tell you that aging doesn’t have to be something to dread. In fact, I believe that it can be one of the most...
Read more >>I live in California, and it’s been a rough month. With the usual sunshine replaced with dreary rain-drenched days, I was feeling more insecure than my leaky roof. But then I found an unexpected way to turn my thinking around with daily affirmations. These simple self-talk exercises helped me find optimism again, no matter what...
Read more >>It’s 2023, and the wellness landscape is changing quicker than ever. As a result of scientific breakthroughs and society’s rapidly changing focus on health and wellbeing, various emerging trends are reshaping our approach to staying healthy in the modern world. From advances in technology to emotional care, people from all backgrounds are beginning to explore...
Read more >>With the new year upon us, it’s a great time to reflect on your goals and make meaningful steps toward achieving success in different aspects of your life. For most of us, diet and nutrition are high on the list; whether you want to lose weight, lower your blood pressure, or feel better overall, making...
Read more >>It’s time to elevate your mind and body for International Mind-Body Wellness Day! Mind-body wellness is a holistic approach to health that recognizes the connections between your mind and body and the impact your thoughts and emotions have on your physical health. It is a way of acknowledging that your mind and body are not...
Read more >>Whenever I see a big rig on the road, I wonder how the drivers do it. I know how I feel after driving all day on a long road trip in my car – completely exhausted. Imagine doing that for days on end, week after week, and continuing into your 60s. It would seem that...
Read more >>“We don’t have enough hours in the day!” Everyone has uttered that phrase at least once, but it seems especially true for working mothers. Whether you are a stay-at-home mom or have a full-time job, you know how hard it can be to find the time and energy necessary to manage everything on your plate....
Read more >>November 13 is World Kindness Day. Kindness Day aims to promote good deeds and remind us of kindness’s benefits. This day also allows us to ponder one of humanity’s most enduring principles – kindness. Kindness is more than just a nice feeling after doing something generous or considerate. Kindness is a deliberate action from a...
Read more >>Winter is coming. As the fall weather turns colder, it becomes more of a challenge to spend time outdoors. Bundling up and the risk of slipping are two things that dampen the desire, throwing a wrench into staying fit during the months ahead. However, staying active is all the more critical because doing so can...
Read more >>Every morning I clip my trusty step counter to my waistband, intending to reach the magic number of 10,000. My attention to this detail has been primarily to reduce my waistline. Little did I know I’d also been reducing my risk for dementia. What is Dementia Dementia is the irreversible loss of cognitive function –...
Read more >>If you’re 50+, chances are your doctor has let you know it’s time…for a routine colonoscopy. A colonoscopy finds and removes polyps and detects potentially deadly colorectal cancer and pancreatic lesions. Despite its proven effectiveness, the idea of it invokes a lot of anxiety, and too many people avoid the procedure. I know that’s how...
Read more >>The scent of approaching rain; the smell of balsam and pine; the aroma of freshly brewed coffee that hangs in the air as you walk past the corner café… These are just a few scents that can bring memories rushing back in vivid detail, and it’s no wonder. Aroma has a mystical way of transporting...
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