As people age, they tend to focus on all the things they are afraid they won’t be able to do one day. Some of these things might include...

If you have been reading this blog long enough, you know that physical activity is a critical part of maintaining your overall health,...

70% of households own some type of pet- which equals about 90.5 million families [6]. So, the question is why do so many people find...

Having lots of options for brain friendly activities close to home is always something to be grateful for… But sometimes you just want to...

The word of the day is… flavonoids! If you are like me, you are probably asking what flavonoids are and why you should care. Flavonoids...

Think about how you interact with a puzzle. Your brain studies the pieces and tries to make decisions before your hands even move to...

“Your health is what you make of it. Everything you do and think either adds to the vitality, energy, and spirit you possess or takes...

As you walk out the door, you grab your house keys and the reusable grocery bags you always use for a day of shopping. A breath of fresh,...

A couple weeks ago, our blog post talked about the importance of letting your brain get a good night’s sleep. Today, we are going to talk...

Stress is an unavoidable obstacle that everyone will face. Your physical health, mood, and behavior can all be negatively impacted by...

"A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in a doctor's book." -Irish Proverb [1] Usually when you think about the items that are...

"A friend is, as it were, a second self." -Marcus Cicero [5] Research shows that even as children, we tend to form friendships with...

Loma Linda, California, USA; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Sardinia, Italy; Ikaria, Greece; and Okinawa, Japan. What do all of these places have in...

Alzheimer’s is a disease that can impact anyone and severely impact the brain. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, “More than 6...

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, accounting for 50-70% of all dementia cases worldwide. It develops differently...

Being short on sleep can affect your health in many ways. Science have shown that lack of sleep is linked to obesity, weakened immune...

The immune system is our best defense against viral and infectious diseases, which is why it´s extremely important to acquire healthy...

We often hear the importance of exercising to preserve our health, which is why many of us hit the gym on a regular basis to train...

It is widely known that fruits and vegetables are good for your health but even with all the times that our nutritionists and doctors...

Valentine´s day is just around the corner and everyone wants to express their appreciation and affection to their loved ones, whether...