How and why you should avoid the Gruesome Twosome, Sugar and Processed Carbs, which can cause blood sugar fluctuations, irritate the gut, set up an autoimmune/inflammatory response in the body, induce brain fog and lead to many symptoms of today’s chronic ailments.

Sugar is one of the most...

As the seasons start to turn the corner from winter to spring, if you’re like me, your thoughts may be turning to spring cleaning.  And while that certainly includes cleaning out closets, winter outerwear and boots, sports equipment–all the various places in your external...

We’re often told WHAT to eat...what types of foods, how much of them, what combinations, and what time to eat them - all with the intention of creating more healthful habits. 

But, rarely are we guided in HOW to eat food...with mindfulness! 

This can be just as important in the...

There are so many nutrients that you need for overall health. Vitamins, minerals, probiotics, and essential fats, just to name a few.

But which ones are the most important for your brain? 

Which nutrients can help with brain development of infants, improve moods, and reduce risk of dementias...

Omega-3 fatty acids are well known and highly recommended - and for good reason! Not only are they essential for good health, but many of us don’t get enough of them in our diets. 

So today we are going to take a deep dive into exactly why they are so important–and how you can be...

Hoping for Healthy Longevity, with Zest and Energy, and with Your Memory Intact?

Don’t just hope, take action NOW!

Having trouble with memory? Forgetting people’s names? Feeling a lack of energy to do the things you used to do? You are not alone, but it is NOT inevitable! It is NOT a...

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Being physically active is one of the most important and powerful ways to maintain good health. You may have heard the health recommendation to get “10,000 steps per day.” 

New research shows that similar health benefits are seen when people get...

Life “Hacks” of the Longest Lived People

Think living a long and healthy life well into your nineties or even one hundred years old is only for those lucky few who hit the genetic lottery? Think again.

Lifestyle factors, the things you do everyday over the long-term can add up to...

You're likely reading a lot this week about practicing gratitude, as well as creating hopeful plans for the future–and I will get to that in a minute.  But first I’d like to explain why these practices can make such a difference.

It’s all about the effect that a positive...

We all know that the weeks leading up to the holidays can be hectic and full of stress as we try to do more than ever to make life wonderful for our family and friends.  But that can sure take a toll on our bodies and minds with all the rushing around trying to get it all done.

So whether or...

As the Baby Boomers become Seniors, and as they (we!) feel our bodies and minds start to exhibit some of the feared characteristics of aging, more and more research and attention is being directed to the science of aging.

Many of the negative stereotypes and dogmatic beliefs about aging are...

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First of all thank-you to everyone who answered my Healthy Longevity survey, letting me know what issues are concerning you as you age.  And the #1 pick, listed by 80% of respondents?  Cognitive Decline and other Brain Issues.  I’m not...