Stress is a killer at any time. But it can feel even worse during the holidays. Every time around the start of a year, we need to decompress. Whether we’ve been traveling, socializing, or working more than normal, it’s essential to close this hectic period and get back to a calm routine. Here are 5
Here’s one of the great things about getting older: You’ve lived through enough experiences to have learned lessons about what works for you – and what doesn’t. About how to reach a goal successfully. About how to get your mindset right to win. Now, maybe you didn’t always talk about it in these terms when
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” — Dr. Seuss That might’ve been written for children, but it’s just as true for adults at any age. And today, in this age of digital over-stimulation, reading remains an important part of self-care
Did you know that you’re either good or bad? Always right or always wrong? A big success or a total failure? It’s true! If, that is, you subscribe to the common but dangerous “all or nothing” attitude that too many people take with diet and exercise. And just like things aren’t always so simple in
The good news keeps coming about exercise lowering the risk of developing dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. The latest study reports benefits from doing more aerobic exercise in middle age and old age. It was published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. “Our study underscores the critical role of cardiovascular fitness in reducing dementia risk,
Let’s celebrate 2024 and look ahead to next year with two dozen interesting tidbits about taking care of yourself, plus one to grow on in 2025. And remember, you don’t have to wait for the new year to come in and get moving with Fitting Fitness In! The sooner the better. Regular exercise extends life
Do you ever find yourself without healthy options for eating out? It’s hard when you’re driving and see only fast-food restaurants. If you’re in an airport and want a sit-down restaurant, you’ll probably be limited to the big chains. Sometimes, you do get stuck without many healthy options. Keep a few principles in mind and you should
How are your investments looking these days? Are you thinking about the new year and wanting to make some changes – or will you continue as before? We’re not asking about your money. We’re asking about your health. You’ve known for decades that everything you do is an investment in your future. The classic example
If you think there’s no point in even trying to exercise over the holidays, tweak your thinking just a bit. Focus on getting in at least a little intentional movement every day, even when you can’t actually exercise. In your efforts to be consistent, this is one of those “a little is better than nothing”
Throughout your life, you’ve probably had a period where you felt like everything was in balance. You were healthy. Your relationships were strong. Your career was going well… If you’re like most people, you’ve also had those moments when you felt unbalanced – like something wasn’t right, and it was dragging you down in other