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...

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...

Mindfulness and meditation are health buzzwords these days.  It seems like everyone, even those who aren't health practitioners, is touting the amazing effects of being mindful and practicing meditation.

But just because it’s popular doesn’t mean you should do it … or does...

I’ve been writing for a while now about topics and ideas that I’m passionate about, and they all basically boil down to the health of our bodies and minds.

• How can we be healthy despite our modern lifestyles?
• How can we be resilient?
• What can we do to “turn back the clock on...

If you’ve done any shopping recently or strolled down the business district wherever you live, you know that the “holiday season” is upon us.  Stores are selling “must have” gifts and festive decor items, holiday music is playing, children are SO excited as they...