Brain Health
How to Live with a Narcissist
Narcissists can be horribly frustrating. Everyone probably knows one — people who are so wrapped up in themselves, so demanding and demeaning, that they leave no room for anyone else. Sounds like a horrible person. Yet, there’s something enticing about narcissists that pulls you in. Perhaps it’s his or her self-entitlement or know-it-all, does-no-wrong outlook. You’ve
Daily Ways to Reduce Stress and Cultivate Mindfulness
Stress seems to be the underlying issue with many of our adverse conditions, whether they are psychological of physical. Much research shows that chronic stress is linked to depression and can contribute to health problems, including heart disease, digestive disorders, and headaches. But, what do we mean by “Mindfulness?” Why is it important for us
Positive Ways Pilates Can Help Your Brain
If you think of Pilates as exercise for your physical core — that prime stretch of real estate between your rib cage and your pelvis — you are not wrong. But there are reasons to think these popular workouts might do some good for your mental core, as well. For the uninitiated, Pilates is a
Lifestyle Tweaks To Help Ward Off Dementia
New research shows a dramatic increase in deaths from Alzheimer’s disease, with the number climbing from 16.5 per 100,000 Americans to 25.4 per 100,000 between 1999 and 2014. Specifically, some 5.2 million Americans suffer from the disease, with nearly 94,000 dying of it in 2014. That number is only expected to rise as the elderly
Nourish Your Noggin: An Adventure Into Mind Health
We often hear from clients their main goal is to eat healthy, feel fit, lose weight, and look and feel confident in their own bodies. Rarely does a client walk through our door looking for tips on how to improve their brain function to prevent depression, anxiety, or even Alzheimer’s disease. It’s important to note
Memory Tricks for Daily Life
Losing your keys doesn’t necessarily mean you’re losing your mind. Some forgetfulness is just a symptom of being distracted, not a sign of serious cognitive decline. Deterring Dementia It’s natural to worry about memory loss and cognitive decline as you age. But getting older isn’t all doom and gloom. “While many of us worry that
Key Signs You’re Overstressed
A contributing cause of many diseases and medical conditions nowadays is stress. Experts warn us that stress impacts our ability to live and age well. Being overstressed can show symptoms that are sometimes unclear. However, if you are experiencing more than one of the following signs, you may very well be overstressed. These signs are
Amazing Ways Hearing Aids Can Improve Your Life
Don’t be deceived by their tiny appearance: These latest hearing devices have huge benefits when it comes to improving your health and well-being. Consider these seven wonderful things a hearing aid can do. Prevent falls Research from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the National Institute on Aging found that even mild hearing
Common Myths about Brain Health
It’s a fact that our brains change as we age. But it’s a myth that there’s nothing we can do about those changes. That’s one key message from the latest report from the Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH), an independent international group of scientists sponsored by AARP. The report says there is growing evidence that
10 Life Lessons in Resilience
It’s an unspoken rule among all humans that the way to achieve a happy and successful life is to avoid the “bad stuff.” Avoid pain. Avoid failure. But what if we stopped using so much mental and emotional energy running from these and realized that they’re integral parts of a happy and successful life? Pain and failure