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)

Ralph Waldo Emerson is credited with saying, "Do the thing you fear and the death of fear is certain." There is truth to what Mr. Emerson has said, but if it's true why is it so hard to do those things that frighten us? Well, because facing our... (Read More)

We get it. Life is busy and one thing that can feel easy to cut out during a time crunch is sleep. However, you may want to think again before robbing yourself of that much-needed beauty rest. When you think about it, sleep is the body's... (Read More)

Journaling has been around for ages. In fact, many of the ancient texts we have were a version of someone's journal who had the discipline and desire to record their thoughts and feelings as well as to keep a record of current events, family culture... (Read More)

Have you ever experienced the elated feeling of finishing a workout? There’s nothing like a jog in the open fresh air or a great spin class to get those happy feelings flowing. Thoughts often become more clear and problems that have been plaguing... (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)

The holiday season is one of joy, family, tradition and, of course, food! What would a Thanksgiving meal or Christmas brunch be without the time-honored recipes that have graced our tables for years past and are always a welcome guest each... (Read More)