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All relationships, even wonderful loving ones, occasionally have moments of disagreement. During these times we may say something or hear something really hurtful. Have you ever experienced this? If you’re human, probably yes. It’s
In this blog post, I’ll discuss the critical importance of physical exercise for brain longevity. It has long been accepted that physical fitness benefits not only our bodies but also our brains and
This week’s topic in our ongoing exploration of Alzheimer’s prevention is NUTRITION Research into Alzheimer’s prevention has shown a significant impact of nutrition on the preservation of mental function as we age. Studies
In what ways do you give away the hours of your life? An interesting question, no? How about this one : Are you being kind to yourself in the ways that you spend your
We’ve all been there. We’re having a great day, the sun is shining, birds are singing. The weather outside and inside is just great, life is calm and peaceful. Suddenly, without any warning, something abruptly
Did you know that any emotion we experience lasts for only a few seconds? Hard to believe, right? It’s true. In neuroscientist Jill Bolte-Taylor’s memoir, My Stroke of Insight, she notes that the physiological
Dealing with the events of the past six months have left many of us feeling totally exhausted and depleted. This whole thing has dragged on so long that our psyches are collectively on overload.
Managing mental health can be challenging enough, nevermind during a pandemic. While socializing might be off the table, getting back to nature is encouraged. Getting outside can help ease the stresses of
Many people are brought up to always be kind to others. But how many of us were taught to be kind to ourselves? Self-compassion, or self-love, can often seem like a foreign concept, particularly
For decades, individuals suffering from addiction have traveled the same route toward recovery with some measure of success. That route entailed combining a recovery program, such as AA, with therapy. The problem with this
