Falling is one of the leading causes of injury in senior citizens. In fact, the National Council on Aging reports that, “falls result in more than 2.8 million injuries treated in emergency departments annually, including over 800,000 hospitalizations and more… read more
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Forgive and Forget: The benefits of forgiveness
Sometimes it is hard to just let go of negative emotions. When we feel we have been wronged in some way, we feel real emotional pain and often do not realize how much it affects our overall well-being. We hear… read more
What Can You Do With Blackberries This Summer?
Berries are a beloved summer treat, but have you been giving each type a fair chance? From smoothies to salads, blackberries ripen just in time to be an essential item on your grocery list this summer. This juicy fruit is… read more
What is Holding You Back From Retirement?
In working with our financial adviser to roll over some retirement funds from previous employers, my husband and I began discussing different things that we could do to be able to put more money aside for retirement. There are several… read more
Go Nutty For Nuts!
Good things do come in small packages! Tree nuts and peanuts (which are actually legumes, not nuts) are packed with protein, fiber, unsaturated fats (the good kind of fat) and more than 19 kinds of vitamins and minerals (including folate,… read more
Self-Medication: The Power Rankings
Your medicine cabinet probably looks a lot like everyone else’s. A bottle of anti-inflammatories, a bag of lozenges (sell by date, 2011), and floss that you know you really should start using. We also all have our own customized medicine… read more
How Do Taste Buds Work?
Some people cannot resist the zest of a spicy chicken wing while others crave the taste of their favorite salted caramel Frappuccino. Both are brought to us by the special talents of our taste buds—the tiny bumps on the surface… read more
12 Things To Do Now To Stay Young!
If staying ‘forever young’ is a part of your mantra, then it’s time to get into action and implement some easy and simple rituals into your life now. 1. MANAGE YOUR STRESS Easier said than done these days, but if… read more
Nail Down Your Pre-Workout Routine
There are so many questions when it comes to a pre-workout routine. Should I eat before I work out? And if so, when? Will I burn more fat in a fasted state since my body doesn’t have any glucose to… read more
6 Tips for Aspiring Runners to Build Mental and Physical Endurance
Lace up your sneakers and plug in your headphones, because it is time to build your mental and physical endurance. While running may seem to be a monotonous form of exercise, there are ways to make the sport more enjoyable… read more