– September of every year is World Alzheimer’s Month, a campaign to increase people’s awareness of the disease and erase the stigma associated with it. In the US, 10% of seniors who have reached the age of 65 are suffering from Alzheimer’s, with the percentage increasing to 32% for the 82-year old and above population.
– Sometimes it feels like Sisyphean work maintaining a healthy weight, staying fit and just making healthy life decisions. Unfortunately, the answer lies in the fact that very often we are left to deal with the tiring challenges on our own. Being different and sticking out is not easy, but there are ways to overcome these […]
– Pack your bags or plan for a staycation! It’s going to be the hottest summer yet for our planet. Whatever you’ll be doing, summer self-care tips should be on top of your list, to ensure that you remain healthy and stress-free.
– We often think of getting older as getting weaker and more fragile. However, with a solid game plan, it’s possible to remain healthy and vital throughout life. Read on for important information to help you feel great and remain strong and independent throughout your golden years.
– Spring is an exciting season with warmer temperatures and more sunlight, causing many plants to grow quickly and provide more food. However, my friend Sheena is least happy during this time of the year. She experiences non-stop sneezing, red and itchy eyes and even difficulty of breathing. Spring allergy or seasonal hay fever is a […]
– If you’ve been working too hard, aiming for unrealistic goals and driving yourself to the ground, you’re a prime candidate for burnout. Burnout isn’t about having a bad day at work, or even a bad week. It’s more pernicious, draining your energy and making you feel an exhaustion that isn’t relieved by rest. On a […]
– Are you ready to take charge of your health so you can enjoy your senior years instead of dealing with ongoing health issues? It might feel like it’s too late to change your health for the better, but there’s plenty of research that shows you can improve your physical and mental well-being no matter your […]
– Self-care matters. Let that sink in for a moment as you reflect upon all the ways you don’t adequately care for yourself. Going to bed late to fix the perfect lunch for your children, working through lunch to meet unrealistic deadlines, and satisfying hunger with boxed and processed foods are all examples of ways we […]
– Sleeping can be a tricky thing, especially if you are ill. Fortunately, there is the thing that you can do to help you fall asleep while sick. Getting sick is quite a horrid experience. Aside from feeling nervous and weak, common health conditions like flu and cold can undoubtedly disrupt your sleep. Even if you […]
– Being a perfectionist is the kind of thing you claim in a job interview when asked what your biggest weakness is, but the reality is that perfectionism can be incredibly damaging. People who have perfectionist tendencies are more likely to workaholics or suffer from depression, sleep problems and many other illnesses. It can also lead […]
