Health
Take Care
Summer is finally here, so I thought it’s time to lighten things up a bit. This is the time we (traditionally) slow down, get outdoors more, vacation and, generally, hang out. I don’t know how much hanging out you plan Read more…
Wellness
The Zen of Less Stuff
I must admit I’ve always been intrigued by a minimalist approach. Not intrigued enough, apparently, to necessarily practice it but intrigued nonetheless. The trend towards minimalism has been growing. New articles, blogs, websites and books are popping up all the Read more…
Health
7 Daily Habits to Start Now That Will Set You Up for Success
How did your day start out today? Did you wake up feeling rested and ready for the day? Did you make time for a healthy breakfast to get you started on the right foot and take you through the morning Read more…
Life Events
It goes so fast…..
Today’s article is a bit more personal than usual because graduation is right around the corner, and I’ve been feeling very nostalgic. It’s a bittersweet time – Our son Matthew is graduating from high school – Class of 2015! – Read more…
Health
Some Favorite Sites to Check Out
I’m big on bookmarking health and wellness websites and blogs I think I may want to refer to in the future. Every so often, I go through and delete whatever is no longer relevant for me for whatever reason. It Read more…
Wellness
What’s Stress Got to Do With it?
Everyone feels a certain amount of stress from time to time. Stressful events or circumstances sooner or later impact everyone’s life. A certain amount of stress is normal, and can even be healthy. Having a deadline about getting a project Read more…
Health
Making it Stick!
Over the last several weeks, I’ve been talking about four elements of wellbeing: Sleep, Food, Mood and Exercise. I’ve also discussed how these four areas interact and support each other. Understanding these interactions can play a major role in being Read more…
Fitness
Sleep, Food, Mood and Exercise – The Anti-Aging Answer
“We do not stop exercising because we grow old – we grow old because we stop exercising.” ~ Dr. Kenneth Cooper By now we all know about the importance of exercise, and the benefits we get from regular physical Read more…
Health
Sleep, Food, Mood and Exercise – Part 3 – Mood
My last couple articles have dealt with the fundamentals of a healthy life: Sleep, Food, Mood and Exercise. Today I’m going to talk about mood – why it’s so important, and how it integrates into the mix. Everyone has a Read more…
Health
Sleep, Food, Mood and Exercise – Part 2: Smart Eating
I’ve been addressing the basics recently – Sleep, Food, Mood and Exercise – the fundamentals of a healthy lifestyle. Today, let’s talk about food – healthy nutrition and how good food habits impact optimal health and performance. Food is a Read more…