When we think about health, many of us tend to focus first on the physical aspect of it - how we feel and look, and related behaviors such as eating and exercising. And increasingly, emotional and mental health is gaining more attention. But how are you doing in the other Dimensions of Wellness? Perhaps it's a question you've never fully considered. If so, you're not … [Read more...] about The Dimensions of Wellness: A Check-In
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How to Survive the Sugar Season
We're entering the Sugar Season. It begins at Halloween, continues through Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas, and might not end until perhaps Valentine's Day. Candy. Pies. Cakes. Cookies. Refined sugar, in its many forms. What's a wanna-be healthy eater to do? Make a plan. What's Wrong with Sugar? Americans on average eat 2-3 times the recommended daily allowance of added … [Read more...] about How to Survive the Sugar Season
Dementia is Not a Normal Part of Aging
Dementia is not a normal part of aging. But it's a common misconception that it is inevitable. Lose the keys again? Forget someone's name? Have trouble recalling a word? You can relax, experts say. These incidents might simply be a normal part of age-related memory loss, not dementia. A recent report released for World Alzheimer's Day indicated that 80 percent of … [Read more...] about Dementia is Not a Normal Part of Aging
Why I Became a Bredesen ReCODE Coach
Recently I trained as a Bredesen ReCODE Coach, adding to my professional knowledge base and credentials as I look to help anyone concerned about their brain health. But my desire to prevent and reverse cognitive decline goes beyond a professional achievement. It's deeply personal, too. About five years ago, someone close to me received a diagnosis that no one wants to hear: … [Read more...] about Why I Became a Bredesen ReCODE Coach
Deepen Your Spirituality for Better Health
Spirituality and faith, although highly personal and often private, play a significant role in the health of many people. That's why it's an area of focus on the Wheel of Health, part of fulfillment and purpose, and why it's a topic we can discuss in health coaching. Spirituality is at the core of a person's being. While the number of Americans who identify as religious have declined in … [Read more...] about Deepen Your Spirituality for Better Health
Women and Alzheimer’s: Did You Know?
Of every three people in the United States living with Alzheimer's, two are women. And, even factoring in women's longer lifespans, they're twice as likely as men to develop the disease. But a recent poll indicated that many women don't know about their elevated risk, nor what they can do to reduce it. It's time to shift that. Studies show that brain changes quietly start to … [Read more...] about Women and Alzheimer’s: Did You Know?