Contrary to popular belief, apparently, you can teach an “old dog new tricks”! A study published by Scientific Reports found that older adults (average age 66) outperformed younger adults (average age 22) by using additional brain regions with cognitive activities than younger adults. In other studies, such as a study published in the Journals of [...]
It may seem difficult at first, but by starting off slow and creating a routine we can help keep ourselves mobile for longer as we age. Exercise is one of the most important tools to live a long and healthy life. Physical activity can help us live healthier and happier and can support mental fitness [...]
The short answer; no. Recent research has discovered that reforesting all of the places where deforestation has taken place, such as the Amazon rainforest, the Congo, India or Indonesia will not be enough to stop climate change. Tropical forest trees, like every green plant, take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen during photosynthesis. When trees [...]
The term “self-care” is not a new concept, but just a shortened way to say “taking time for you” or “taking care of yourself”. We use it as an all-encompassing term that means to take care of our mental and physical health to make sure we can be our best selves. However, the self-care movement [...]
Almost 20% of all adults in the United States have experienced at least mild depression since 2019, according to the CDC. As of 2021, an estimated 17.3 million adults have experienced at least one major depressive episode in the last year. So what happens when we’re one of those who suffer from “major depression”? We [...]
A decade ago, if someone had depression or anxiety -- people thought it was just a phase or because that person felt “down” or “stressed.” Usually, it was assumed those emotions were brought on by a specific event and would fade over time. However, for most people, depression, and anxiety have more to do with [...]
Currently, in the US, heart disease, lower respiratory infections, and stroke are the top 3 biggest causes of death regardless of age. Additionally, the risk of dying from cancer and Alzheimer’s disease increases as we age. These diseases can start to become a bigger problem in our 50’s, 60’s and 70’s when we still have [...]
Yoga is an ancient Indian practice dating back 5000 years, first mentioned in Sanskrit texts as the word “yuj” which means “union” or “to join”. Here we see the link with modern yoga, where we connect our minds, body, and spirit through movement. These days, we have all types of opportunities to get involved in [...]
The earth, its ecosystem and the creatures that keep them alive are all heavily connected. The existence of certain species depends on others, and humans are no exception. Whether we realize it or not, many animals that exist on this planet are keeping us all alive and keeping our ecosystems in balance. Here’s our top [...]
Let’s face it – in this day and age, we don’t have a lot of face time with our local community anymore. This comes from a variety of reasons from more screen time, longer work commutes, or more families who live further apart. Most of us don’t really know our neighbors, and if we’re honest [...]