Health and wellness Archives

The power of volunteering

Anyone who has donated their time and energy volunteering for an organization or cause knows that not only do you get to spend time around like-minded people with a shared sense of purpose, but you get the added benefit of knowing that you are advancing a cause or helping to make someone’s life easier by simply showing up.

5 Surprising things you can do now to help improve your overall health

We’ve all heard it before…eat right, exercise regularly, maintain a healthy weight, and consume only moderate amounts of alcohol, etc. But studies have shown that while these basics certainly contribute to overall health, there are many other, perhaps lesser-known actions you can take to help achieve and maintain good health....

Misdiagnosis and the world of women’s health

No…it’s not just you. The prices in grocery stores are making headline news and it’s not good news.

Blue Zones – and how they could help you improve your life

Have you heard of Blue Zones? Lots of people are talking about them! Blue Zones are regions in the world where it appears that people live longer, and with fewer chronic diseases,1 than average. They can be found all over the world from Japan to Costa Rica and even in...

The benefits of having pets

Dr. Dog (or Cat…) will see you now. The many benefits of having animals in your life.

Organize your way to better health and productivity

This quote, often positioned on top of a picture of Albert Einstein sitting at what can only be described as the world’s most cluttered desk, is problematic for several reasons. In this article we will explore why getting, and staying, organized, rather than being disorganized and cluttered, is a better path to helping improve health and productivity.

How to make (and keep) your New Year’s Resolutions

There’s nothing like a fresh, new year. It’s a clean slate to start something over, try something new or just get around to something you always promised yourself you would do.