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February 15, 2025 —
The new year is often a time to reflect on our lives and think about what we want in the future. This process often includes setting some goals for the coming year. Setting goals is more than just a productivity buzzwordâit taps into how our brains are wired to thrive. According to Edwin Locke and... Read More
January 2, 2025 —
If youâre ever skipped out on sleep, you know why itâs important. Sleep that is too short, too interrupted, or too light can cause many different symptoms that will affect your day. Not getting adequate sleep can cause short term issues like mental cloudiness, moodiness, and grogginess. For those that suffer from disordered sleep (starting... Read More
June 3, 2024 —
In a recent study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, researchers from the University of Southern California (USC) have presented compelling evidence suggesting that Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias may be largely modern phenomena, influenced significantly by today’s environments and lifestyles. The study, led by Caleb Finch, professor at the USC Leonard Davis School... Read More
February 3, 2024 —
The Super Bowl, an event synonymous with indulgent snacking, doesn’t have to be a nutritional free-for-all. It can be easy to make healthier food choices during the big game without sacrificing flavor or fun. In fact, it’s an opportunity to get creative with nutrient-rich alternatives that elevate your game day grub. Let’s explore some smart... Read More
February 3, 2023 —
Itâs February and Valentineâs Day is right around the corner. Are you thinking of gifting jewelry, candy, or a fancy letterpress card to your spouse or partner? One gift you can give your spouse that will be beneficial long after that candy is eaten is the gift of heart health! Heart health is a crucial... Read More
January 16, 2023 —
More than 133 million Americans are living with either diabetes or prediabetes. Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects how the body turns food into energy. Normally, the body breaks down most of the food we eat into sugar (glucose) and releases it into the bloodstream. Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that... Read More
January 2, 2023 —
The end of the calendar year has many of us thinking about the year ahead and the changes weâd like to implement for our physical and mental health. One excellent resolution that many people can use to improve their health is a goal to get more exercise! Numerous research studies have established that regular physical... Read More
October 18, 2022 —
During the past decade or so, evolutionary biologists have been looking at an interesting question: Why do humans, unlike almost every other species in the animal kingdom, survive long beyond their reproductive years? Despite the ageist stereotype that older adults are a âburden,â anthropologists agree that living in social groups that included older members was... Read More
September 1, 2022 —
A miracle brain power supplement? Superfood capsules? Herbal shakes with mysterious âcognitive healthâ enzymes? If you watch TV or go on the internet or read magazines, you are likely bombarded with commercials for products claiming to protect the memory and stave off dementia, even to âboost brain power.â Then there are nutrition âexpertsâ who make... Read More
April 18, 2022 —
Is your diet made up exclusively of dishes you create from scratch, using fresh ingredients? Most likely not! Most of us use plenty of canned, boxed, frozen or bottled products, and thatâs just fineâso long as whatâs in those packages is healthy and meets our nutritional needs. If you are an older adult, you probably... Read More
