Healthy relationships help us meet our basic needs. How can this be? Matthew Lieberman, a UCLA neuroscientist, explains it perfectly in his TED talk. He gives an example that infants and young children rely on crying to pull at the heartstrings of an adult capable of providing them with food, water and shelter. With this […]
Winter Weather and Illness Prevention
Ever noticed how the onset of winter weather tends to increase the frequency of illness? While weather does play a role, it is not the direct cause. Rather, place blame on the true culprits causing your illness, for example rhinovirus (common cold) and influenza virus (flu). The connection between winter and illness The connection lies […]
Weight Maintenance Through the Holidays
It’s no secret that making healthy choices over the holidays is challenging, everything from travel to social engagements, baking, hosting and gift giving. For many, there is also the lingering question of how to plan for the onslaught of food and beverages. As such, this is typically not the ideal time of year to focus […]
