Huge strides have been made in mental health treatment in the past few decades. Research and new treatments are ongoing and, in some circles, the stigma associated with mental health disorders is dropping over time. Yet there has been an alarming increase in depression and anxiety among young people. A Read more…
In my last blog, I shared my challenge to declutter 100 items – any items – in the following week. I’m happy to report that I got it done, and then some. I’m really pleased that I was able to accomplish my goal, and am planning on doing it again Read more…
“The best things in life aren’t things.” ― Art Buchwald No one who knows me would by any stretch say I’m a minimalist. I grew up in a time and culture where it was important to have certain accoutrements of life in order to be considered successful. And for a Read more…
I don’t know about you, but I often feel the need to create some space in my life. As life seems to move at an ever more hectic pace, it has become even more essential to me, and I am doing my best to remain mindful of how I fill Read more…
When it comes to healthy living, the truth is that it isn’t that complicated. If you’re eating nutritious food, getting adequate exercise, sleeping the right amount for you, and managing stress, you are already way ahead of the game. That said, there are simple habits you can begin to implement Read more…
Stress is a part of life. We all experience stress or pressures of some kind or other. Most of these fall under the heading of daily annoyances or difficulties – a delay in a plane flight, or a trying encounter with a co-worker. Something as simple as not being able Read more…
Sugar has been a hot topic in the world of nutrition the last few years. Maybe I should rephrase that – the evils of sugar have been the topic. Too much sugar in the diet has been linked to certain chronic diseases, including cancer, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and Read more…
Most people who know me would tell you I’m not one to let a lot of grass grow under my feet. I’m a pretty high-energy person, and don’t typically have difficulty motivating myself to get things done. Nonetheless, I recently found myself struggling to focus on what needed to get Read more…
I heard about Cuisinicity.com when I was on a recent webinar presented by Dr. David Katz, a recognized expert on nutrition, disease prevention and lifestyle. Dr. Katz’ presentation focused on what constitutes a healthy diet and a healthy life. He also discussed how to avoid getting fooled by fad diets Read more…
In my last post, I discussed the importance of community and connection – relationships – to overall health and well-being. Good relationships impact our stress levels, our recovery from illness, encourage healthier behaviors and research suggests they can even support longevity. In fact, in a study conducted at Brigham Read more…