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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
This Valentineâs Day take time to think about heart health for you and the ones you love. Regardless of your age, you can put into practice many ways to keep yourself healthy including eating well, regular exercise and wellness check-ups. You can begin building health habits for the whole family to establish and make it […]