Spending time in nature significantly boosts health, affecting physical and mental well-being for children and adults alike. We can feel this innately anytime we're able to get outside for a half-hour walk, to take in a sunrise, or sit under the stars. But we also have the studies to back it up. Getting outside is good for us, on so many levels. Nature exposure lowers stress, blood … [Read more...] about Nature Boosts Health: Benefits of Getting Outside
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How to Build Habits that Stick
Building habits that stick takes more than willpower, knowledge, and 21 days, despite a catchy but misunderstood adage. Willpower doesn't always show up. And knowledge doesn't always equal action, much less transformation. So what does work to build and sustain healthy habits, even during a busy season? Let's take a look at some of the … [Read more...] about How to Build Habits that Stick
Lifestyle Changes to Lower Your Risk of Dementia
Do you silently worry that you'll develop dementia? Perhaps you have a family history of cognitive decline or worry that any age-related memory changes you're already experiencing will get worse. If so, you're not alone. As we age, especially if we have a family history of dementia, many of us worry that it will be our future, too. But reality is more nuanced than … [Read more...] about Lifestyle Changes to Lower Your Risk of Dementia
7 Myths About Caregiving
Family caregiving is an informal and unpaid role that serves a valuable function in a household, community, and the larger society. And more than 63 million Americans are family caregivers, spread across every state and community. Despite that prevalence, though, myths about caregiving still persist. Here are 7 of them, plus their counter beliefs, as well as links to … [Read more...] about 7 Myths About Caregiving
The Dimensions of Wellness: A Check-In
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
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