Every January, many of us set the usual goals: lose 15 pounds, go to the gym five times a week, make more friends. While these intentions may motivate you briefly, by mid-February, the enthusiasm often fades, leaving frustration in its wake. It can feel like change is impossible, and we’re doomed to … [Read more...]
Unlock the Power of Neuroplasticity: Keeping Your Brain Young and Vibrant
You’ve likely come across the buzzword neuroplasticity and wondered what all the excitement is about. Neuroplasticity, as it turns out, is one of the most essential components of brain health. It plays a key role in keeping not only our bodies but also our minds young and vibrant. Without it, we … [Read more...]
Surviving the Holidays: How to Manage Stress, Expectations, and Emotional Landmines
For some, the holidays bring joyful celebration, connection, and warmth—a scene straight out of a Norman Rockwell painting. But for many, the holidays represent loneliness, resurfaced old hurts, anxiety, stress, and dread. The contrast between what the holidays should look like and the often messy … [Read more...]
Silver Linings: The Unexpected Benefits of Getting Older
No, it doesn’t always feel like there are many gifts to getting old: forgetting things more easily, hot flashes, managing elderly parents, launching our children into adulthood, or dealing with an unwanted divorce or relationship ending. But this significant life transition can actually be a … [Read more...]
