Wildfires, earthquakes, tornados, hurricanes… depending on what part of the country you live in, most of us live under the threat of some kind of natural disaster. What kind of mental and emotional toll comes with the chronic stress associated…
7 Ways to Optimize Your Resilience
If the latest news or personal challenges are taking a toll, maybe it’s time to cultivate your optimism, to help you bounce back and feel better. Resilience can be learned, and even small actions consistently performed increase your hardiness. Since…
Finding More Motivation to Exercise – Set Back the Clock!
British scientists discovered recreational cyclists between 55 and 79 are healthier and biologically younger than most others their age. In the New York Times article, the scientists described that these older cyclists have stronger muscles and immune systems that are…
Brain Fitness for Seniors
Our brains need regular exercise along with our bodies. As promised, here are more tips on brain fitness for seniors from the book, “Brain Rules for Aging Well”… 1. Play Games with Friends. Getting together with friends playing card games,…
Are You Sleeping Less?
Can you remember when you took a good night’s sleep for granted? In our youth, most of us never worried about whether we’d get to sleep. But as we age sleep can be elusive. An article in the New York…
5 Ways to Recover Faster from an Emotional Crisis
“Serenity is not freedom from the storm but peace amidst the storm.” – Anonymous How good are you at recovering from an emotional crisis? Is it easier or harder than when you were younger? I’ve spent a lot of time…
Need to Recharge? Looking at a Tree Will Help You Feel Better
You’ve probably noticed that being in a park or walking along a path in the woods recharges you. Living in the Rogue Valley we’re fortunate to have beautiful parks and trails available to us to reconnect with nature. But you…