There are unexpected “nutrients” in life—certain experiences and habits that give the mind and body essential support and make a marked improvement in how well we think, feel, and move as we age. Social determinants of health are aspects of everyday living that impact our health. They span from intuitive components, such as economic status,…
The Questions You Ask to Create the Life You Want
Very often, the way we live our lives is that we go through the motions: We do our work, try our best, tackle the things we have to do, take on our obligations, or we slack off on those obligations and find comforts where we can. What we often forget is that no matter what,…
Slimming Down Through Your Subconscious
Obesity has been a health crisis for decades, but the problem just keeps on growing. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of obese individuals worldwide has nearly tripled since 1975. Today, obesity is even prevalent among children. It’s estimated now that “most of the world’s population live in countries where overweight and…
New Study: Unvaccinated Wrongly Maligned
A large-scale international study of those unvaccinated against COVID-19 finds a pattern of discrimination—and a relatively low hospitalization rate. While the study’s findings are limited by the nature of the selection process, in which unvaccinated people opted in to participate, the new study suggests that those who declined the vaccine may not be the burden…
Is Low-Intensity Noise Stressing You Out?
Ask five people what causes them to experience stress, and it’s likely that workplace frustrations, financial difficulties, personal relationships, or jam-packed daily schedules top the list. But there’s another, more subtle cause of stress that can be easily overlooked but is surprisingly impactful—environmental noise. “Noise” can refer to any undesired sound—which distinguishes it from, say,…
Seniors With Prediabetes Shouldn’t Fret Too Much
Almost half of older adults—more than 26 million people aged 65 and older—have prediabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). How concerned should they be? Not very, some experts say. Prediabetes—a term that refers to above-normal, but not extremely high blood sugar levels—isn’t a disease, and it doesn’t imply that older adults who have…
The Guilt That Women Suffer
Women struggle mightily with the emotion of guilt. I’ve observed this truth for nearly 30 years as a psychotherapist, and also as a friend, mother, employer, neighbor, and every other role I play with fellow women. When it comes to emotional well-being, guilt may be the greatest obstacle we face. Men struggle with guilt, too,…
Simple Feng Shui Secrets for Your Home
Years ago, I lived in a long, low rambler of a house that sat on a corner lot. My husband and I did some renovating which resulted in the entire yard being torn up. When it came time, we replanted the yard with grass seed (no sod for us!) and had to replace the walkway…
New Study Tracks Sleep Throughout a Lifetime
A new study has tracked sleep patterns at all ages, finding that Americans stay up late in their 20s, get the least sleep around age 40, and get the most after they’ve retired from work and/or the kids have flown the nest. The findings were based on more than 11,000 Americans aged 6 and up…
7 Tips to Stay Balanced Amid Summer’s Heat
July 7, 2022
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A solar term is a period of approximately two weeks based on the sun’s position in the zodiac. There are 24 solar terms in a year, which make up the traditional Chinese calendar system used to guide farming and everyday life. The calendar contributes to the ancient Chinese philosophy that living in accordance with nature…
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