A study published January 8, 2018 adds evidence to what we already know: Exercise is good for you! The study in the journal Circulation followed 53 middle-aged participants (45-64) who were healthy but lived a sedentary life. Participants were placed in two groups. One had supervised high-intensity exercise training, and the other followed an exercise plan… Continue reading Reversing Heart Risk with Exercise
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Don’t Let Today’s Turmoil Bring You Down
The American Journal of Psychiatry recently published the results of an 11 year study of over 33,000 adults on the effects of exercise on depression. The findings are not surprising. Breaking a sweat and doing so with others has profound benefits. During these difficult times, especially during these times, don’t shut yourself out of your… Continue reading Don’t Let Today’s Turmoil Bring You Down
Panic, Anxiety, and Middle Age
Mental health is something most people don’t talk about openly, and middle age is a particularly vulnerable time with the rate of suicide being the highest during this time. Although the increase in numbers suggests a situation aggravated by the modern stresses of an economic system based on objectification, of an always on digital life… Continue reading Panic, Anxiety, and Middle Age
Genes Load the Gun But Don’t Pull the Trigger
Food, stress, movement…Simple ways to improve our health.
Breathing and Moving and the Nervous System
Background The autonomic nervous system regulates body processes such as blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing. It works without the need for conscious effort. We can, however, intentionally work with our nervous system to alleviate suffering and maximize potential growth and development. The breath and movement practices we do on Monday and Thursday are grounded… Continue reading Breathing and Moving and the Nervous System
Relief from Pandemic Fatigue
Pandemic fatigue, anyone? Yup. I, too, am struggling. It’s been a while since I’ve written a blog post. I have all sorts of things to write about but I can’t seem to get myself to do so. Today I’m putting this post out there as a message in a bottle. I’m not sure who will… Continue reading Relief from Pandemic Fatigue
What are we reciting?
Noticing the stories that run through our mind allows us to raise awareness and experience personal growth.
Belly Fat and the Brain
Everything is connected, including our muscles and our thinking. Taking care of the body has a powerful effect on our ability to think and stay sharp as we age.
How Do I Lower My Risk of Dementia?
Up until the 1990’s it was believed that once a person reached adulthood, they would not produce new neurons. Maturity meant a steady and inevitable decline in brain capacity. Brain research after the 90’s upended this false belief, proving that neurons are indeed birthed in the hippocampus, the region in the brain connected with memory.… Continue reading How Do I Lower My Risk of Dementia?