Every time I conduct a stress management training and engage in the conversation of “What stresses you” inevitably the response “Caring for aging parents” comes up. The baby boomers are getting older and so are their parents. In many cases the boomers are also still caring for children at home (known as the [...]
How many reasons do we need to finally get it? Excess belly fat hurts, not helps us. Studies have already shown that obesity increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, stroke. In addition to excess fat affecting your physical function and capability it may now affect your mental capability.
According to an article [...]
“Don’t let yesterday use up too much of today.” - Will Rogers (1879-1035) Cherokee-American Cowboy, Humorist and Social Commentator
So much of stress is created by holding on, thinking about the past, of what “could have been”. What if you believed that “what could have been” could actually still be? Instead of holding [...]
How much sleep are you getting per night? I get about 7 or 8 hours of sleep per night because I know I need it and health is a priority for me. Experts say that for health and overall effectiveness in life, 7 to 8 hours for adults is recommended.
Many people I know [...]
Diabetes (Type 2) is a serious health concern today. I read stories online, listen to segments on the news, talk to people weekly who are at risk or have been recently diagnosed. Lifestyle, including diet, exercise, stress levels, are a huge factor in the increased number of people living with diabetes. Age and [...]
I recently have some across many quotes that I love, including this one.
“Let me remember that each life must follow its own course, and that what happens to other people has absolutely nothing to do with what happens to me.” - Marjorie Holmes, Contemporary Novelist and Columnist
It’s so important to remember we are all individuals [...]
I recently posted the top 9 reasons I think people don’t stick to their exercise programs and now I offer you reason #10.
You’re overwhelmed.
This came to me as a result of a book I’m reading and a magazine article I read on sleep. There is so much information out there about the best diets, the [...]
I don’t have the answer, it’s truly my question. I was reading through the January/February 2008 edition of Health Magazine (which I just received in the mail yesterday). Information on sleep, health and stress has been crossing my path a lot in the last few weeks, so when I stumbled upon an article in [...]
Think identity theft or credit card fraud can’t happen to you? I thought so, too. Today I beg you to think again. Over the weekend I learned that I am the victim of credit card fraud. Talk about stress.
HOW I FOUND OUT I was getting repeat calls from what I believed [...]
Winter is almost over, and I think I’ve got spring fever a little early! It’s time to come out of hibernation. Here are some tips to help you and your fitness equipment tune up to ensure safe and effective activity this spring.
New sneakers - Your feet are your most precious fitness equipment. [...]
