By Aparna Mele With the start of a new year (and new decade!), everyone vows to start making changes in order to live our lives in the best way possible. However, the difficulty is that new year’s resolutions are notoriously hard to keep because they are often too vague or too monumental. They are often … Continue reading Simplifying New Year’s Resolutions
By Aparna Mele In today’s world, society places great emphasis on material things, distracting us from the real priorities in life—our TRIBE. The trouble with things is that the transient happiness and exhilaration they bring eventually fades, far sooner than the item itself does. As the novelty quickly wears off, we are left with the … Continue reading Experiences, Not Things
While the holidays can be filled with family, feasts and festivities, it can also be a stressful time of year. Whether it’s a strained relationship, the struggle of celebration after a loss, overwhelming travel; the holidays can easily become a stressful time. How you handle stress can affect many aspects of your life from sleep, … Continue reading Starting a Gratitude Practice
By Trina Ziats Ever wonder why the flight attendant explains to you that, in case of an emergency, you must place your oxygen mask on yourself before you help others? Have you ever tried to be helpful the day after you had the worst night of sleep? For goodness sake, stop the stigma that it … Continue reading Self-Care: YOUR oxygen mask first, then others
By Tim Shores, Trainer at Healthy U Fitness In most endeavors, the most difficult step is the initial one. Starting a business, moving to a new city, and yes, starting an exercise program. All activities in life are easier once the “movementum” has been created and a habit is formed. However, much like a river … Continue reading Motivation and Momentum
By Mollie Wilson What would you describe as the most stressful time in your life? Was it winning that big game at the age of ten? Getting into a good college? Or maybe it was later when you graduated college, started or started to pursue your first full-time job within your career; all while moving, … Continue reading How Mindfulness Helps Your Nutrition Goals
By Yuriko Beaman, M.S. Summer is a time to lighten. It’s the ideal season to spend more time int he sun, eat lighter foods, and make our homes lighter. As a professional organizer certified in the KonMari™ method, I guide my clients through a process which helps them to focus on what they want to … Continue reading Clearing a Space This Summer
By Aparna Mele, MD Exercise has widespread and far-reaching effects on the body, and not just in the ways you think. You may be aiming for that six pack or getting to your goal weight, but focusing on these appearance-based measures can actually be defeating and self-sabotaging. A study published in the Journal of Health … Continue reading Total Body Effects of Exercise
By Sharon Wagner If you’ve ever asked yourself “What are my chances of needing — and paying for — long-term care?” then this article is for you. Many seniors find Medicare invaluable when it comes to healthcare coverage, but they are often surprised to learn about critical healthcare needs it does not cover. Long-term care, … Continue reading 3 Questions Every Senior Should Ask About Medicare Coverage and Long-Term Care
By Aparna Mele, MD There are many benefits to regular physical activity. Add brain health to them! One study conducted at the Mayo Clinic showed that people who regularly engaged in moderate exercise five or six times per week later in life reduced their risk of mild cognitive impairment by 32 percent compared with more … Continue reading Exercise Your Body and Your Brain!
