Starting in January, a group gathered for the start of the six-week series—Lifestyle Changes: Finding the Healthy You. The class and ongoing conversations on the group Facebook page have been filled with great information. I’ve especially enjoyed hearing the weekly speakers expand on their area of expertise with the connections to health and wellness. For me, it has been helpful …
Let’s work smarter, not harder!
It’s January and most people are setting goals for this New Year. Unfortunately, most people will not reach their goal. This is because we tend to create a goal but no plans are made on how to attain that goal. We also don’t consider how to tackle the obstacles that trip us up on the way. There is a better …
Your Genes. Your Health. So What?!
There’s a Reason They Ask About Family Health History We all benefit from understanding the basic concepts around genetic tendencies and family history when we’re thinking about our health. You’ve probably encountered the standard questions about family history when seeing your doctor. But how do we think about our health in light of family history, like why is it actually …
How About Finding Your Healthy You?
While watching the docuseries, Alzheimer’s — The Science of Prevention, I found myself really appreciating all the practical information. Then, I started to think that while the series is focused on brain health, it also provides an outline for how to improve a person’s whole-body health. The presenter neurologist David Perlmutter, MD, walks through how today’s actions affect our long-term …
September Stress?
The school year is here. And with it comes the stress of getting into a new schedule. These transitions with their countless decisions can be overwhelming. So how can you de-stress these type of transitions? You Know Something is Coming. Be Proactive. There is something to say about doing a little planning, especially before an expected transition like the start …
Watch that summer sun! Keep your skin healthy.
The sun is about 93 million miles from you and me, but the sun’s ultraviolet rays are up close and personal—especially during the summer. For some people, they experience a sunburn in less than 15 minutes. Yes, 15 minutes! Today’s growing body of research into UV-A and UV-B rays gives us a good understanding of the sun’s effect on our …
Let’s talk more about the brain!
In June, we started talking about brain health and its connection to habits. Let’s expand on that idea … so do you think about your brain much? You should! The field of brain science and health is expanding every year. Not long ago, scientists believed that it was not possible to make new neurons. Now, we understand the brain more—and …
Habits for the brain—and the body
Well, I think I’m making a habit of talking about habits! I just can’t get away from all the amazing information and research on the influence of habits. Last month, we looked at the book Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear—and specifically the two-minute concept. This month, let’s …