Life has a way of taking unexpected twists and turns. While those turns can bring joy and delight, they can also create circumstances that are less than desirable. When this happens we have more control over a situation than we may believe. There... (Read More)

Are you trying to keep your mind sharp as you grow older? We all are. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take to help keep your brain healthy. Here are eight of them: Stay connected. Many studies have shown that social connections... (Read More)

For many people, taking care of themselves is near the bottom of an ever-expanding to-do list. We're too busy. Or we feel guilty about doing things just for ourselves. But there's nothing selfish about investing in your health and well-being. In... (Read More)

Imagine an empty clear jar. Before you sits a pile of sand and a pile of rocks. Both of them need to fit into the jar. What is the best way to approach this task? Do you start with the sand or the rocks? Interestingly, if you fill the jar with the... (Read More)

El diario ha existido durante siglos. De hecho, muchos de los textos antiguos que tenemos eran una versión del diario de alguien que tenía la disciplina y el deseo de registrar sus pensamientos y sentimientos, así como llevar un registro de... (Read More)

We all know of the redeeming qualities of fruits and vegetables as part of a healthy diet, but why can it feel so hard to sneak them in? Still, the health benefits are undisputed. Incorporating whole-food plant-based options is a great way to get... (Read More)

An obscure national holiday comes around every year in June. On June 22 to be exact and the same holiday is celebrated internationally on July 6. Can you guess what it is? It's the celebration of a kiss! While the act is simple, the benefits are... (Read More)

Words matter. We know this is true because we as a human race not only use language to communicate daily but we know how much it hurts when careless or unkind words are spoken. In fact, in a study conducted by researchers at Harvard Medical School... (Read More)

As human beings, we need love! We are social creatures who thrive on connection and relationships with others. In fact, in the classic tale of Winnie the Pooh, Piglet asks, "Pooh, how do you spell love?" Winnie the Pooh wisely answers, "You don't... (Read More)

We have all felt the powerful influence of music at some point in our lives. Whether it's a favorite song on the radio, attending a live concert or performance, or perhaps even creating music in some form, we can safely say that music carries an... (Read More)