Research shows that following the Mediterranean Diet can help to reduce the risk of many chronic diseases such as: cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. Additionally, the risks of cognitive decline and Parkinson’s disease are reduced. This makes it a great lifestyle choice to benefit both the body and mind. The Mediterranean Diet is not only […]
We have the gift of a longer life, live it well!
Aging well is more important now than ever. In 1950 the average American, who was 65, could expect to live another 14 years in retirement and half of those years in good health. Today, we can expect to live 75 to 80 years and over two thirds of those years in good health. Therefore, it […]
Give Your Mind a Break! Try a Little Mindfulness
Mindfulness can be described as awareness that happens by paying attention. Mindfulness is purposeful, in the present moment and non-judgmental. We can bring this present-moment awareness to any activity such as playing with our kids, weeding our garden, or washing the dishes. But we don’t often slow down enough to pay close attention in this […]
