Falls don’t have to be an inevitable part of aging. With the right fall prevention strategies and balance training, you can maintain your independence and confidence well into your golden years. Here’s everything you need to know about preventing falls and building better balance. Â The Sobering Reality of Senior Falls Every year, one in […]
The Swim Across America Maryland event raised over 200K this year, the 2nd highest in the nation!  This year the SAA-Baltimore Personal Challenge 2020 replaced the open water swim, calling participants to chose their own challenge for their fund-raising goal. Our team raised $4454!  Here is a video that Annie made of the different teams and […]
Our very own Patty Wessels was featured on WCBM radio to discuss her approach to treating arthritis and chronic pain. You can read the description of the show and listen to Patty’s perspective by clicking this link. “Arthritis affects ~50 million Americans and is the most common cause of disability among adults. We are talking […]
If I told you that devoting 15 minutes every day to quiet time could improve cognitive health, would you be surprised? Harvard neuroscientist Sara Lazar outlines the scientific process by which meditation nurtures the brain. It’s fascinating! click the link below to read the article, How Meditation Changes The Brain, Mindworks Photo by Ana Tantaros of […]
This fast company article explains the science behind the aging process and examples of lifestyle traits that can exacerbate a decline in cognition. It also offers a three-point plan to promote âresilient agingâ by activating neurogenesis in the brain. At Mind Body, we take health and wellness seriously and work one-on-one with individuals to develop […]
Here is an interesting article about the effects reading has on the brain, specifically when reading fiction. When we read a novel, we follow characters in their journey through pain, struggle and joy. The article explains that reading fiction “brings us access to a characterâs interior world in a way we normally do not with journalism, […]
It’s that time of year again! As summer winds down to a close it’s our last chance to take a deep dive into the water to help raise money for cancer research. Swim Across America is a national nonprofit organization that raises money and awareness for cancer research through swimming related events. Team Mind Body […]
According to this Time Magazine post, spending time outdoors, especially in green spaces, is one of the fastest ways to improve your health and happiness. Being outdoors has been proven to lower stress, blood pressure and heart rate, while boosting mood and mental health. Many believe that rigorous exercise is the only way to achieve these results, but simply […]
Keeping track of our routine habits is important in improving physical health. Fit Factor is an online survey that provides users with personalized feedback to improve strength and flexibility. The survey asks several questions about daily habits and provides training videos from the American Physical Therapy Association to further explore healthy routines and how to […]
According to the Mayo Clinic, walking can be used to manage high blood pressure, heart disease and improve your mood.From trimming your waist to clearing your head, walking is an easy way to improve your health.
When you start a new project at work, chances are you spend a fair amount of time setting and reviewing goals. These goals help youâand those youâll be working withâget a clear sense of what youâre looking to achieve and begin to map out a plan of attack. Along with specific goals, you also probably […]
Yoga, walking and stretching are all mindful movement activities that can help build strong hearts and minds. Mindfulness activities for any age can reduce stress, improve balance and help fight chronic pain. What can you do? Read on to learn more about the benefits of Mindful Movement activities. https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/mental-health-and-wellbeing/exercise-mind-and-body-with-yoga-and-mindful-movement