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Alzheimer’s Disease: Can It Be Prevented?
The progression of Alzheimer's disease can be heartbreaking for sufferers and families. With an aging U.S. population, Alzheimer's disease is currently ranked as the seventh leading cause of death. Can Alzheimer's disease be prevented? …
Stress and Children: Identifying Signs and Finding Solutions
Being a child or teen seems not nearly as fun as it used to be. Who’s posting what on social media, worries about getting good grades, relationships at school, home environment and peer pressure have today’s kids feeling the stress to perform, fit in and …
23 Ways to Give Back
We all have something to give – no matter how small – and when we take advantage of the opportunity to do so, it can make a tremendous difference in our lives and the lives of others. How many of these ideas can you try? …
Have a Very, Merry Mindful Holiday
The holiday season is upon us! This time of year offers so much as does every moment really. For many people, this can be a festive time spent with family and friends. For some, however, this can be a time of heightened loneliness. And for …
What Stress Does to the Body, and How Mindfulness Can Help
When our prehistoric ancestors faced terrifying situations like a hungry wooly mammoth, their endocrine system would flood their bodies with the hormones adrenaline and cortisol. This “fight-or-flight” stress response provided a burst of energy so they could respond to the dangerous predator. While wooly mammoths …
The Power of Mindfulness in Your Everyday Life
How many balls do you have in the air today? As women, we’re often juggling kids, a job, a spouse, a home, aging parents and more. Multitasking on so many fronts can be enormously stressful. Stress, in turn, can contribute to a host of health …
It Only Takes a Moment … A Mindful Check-in
I don’t have time to just sit around and do nothing. I have to drop the kids off at school, get to work, come home and make dinner, get my son to football practice and then catch up on emails. I have way too much …
My Mindful Superpower – The Power to Choose
You have the superpower to choose to be in the present moment by practicing mindfulness. …
The Nest Isn’t Empty If You Are Still In It
You're officially an empty nester now that your last child has left the house. How do you feel? Are you ready to take on your newly changed parenting role? Or are you feeling a little down in the dumps? Empty nest syndrome is real with feelings …
50 Things To Do To Boost Your Wellness (for Under $10)
Summer is upon us, and we've provided a list of 50 fun things to do this summer to help you stay fit or give a boost to your mental well-being. Oh yeah ... Did we mention that most of them are free? Looking for something …
Purrs, Snuggles, Tail Wags: Just What the Doctor Ordered
When it comes to improving your health, you probably know the basics by now: eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly, manage stress. But here’s one more tip that might surprise you: own a pet. You may have thought your fur baby couldn’t get any more …
How ‘Me Time’ Contributes to Your Mental Health
Let’s face it, sometimes you can get preoccupied with life. When that happens, it can be easy to forget about how important our mental health is. But your mental health isn’t something you want to leave unattended for too long, or it could have a …
