It’s long been known that vigorous, sweaty aerobics strengthen the brain and help grow new neurons, but the latest research from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign shows that practicing… read more →
metamorworks/Shutterstock.com by Julie Peterson When people think about heart health, what generally comes to mind is the fist-sized muscle that pumps and oxygenates the body’s lifeblood. However, the heart of… read more →
photo by Le Studio NYC by Kajsa Nickels Psychotherapist Linda Carroll was drawn into the dynamics of couples’ counseling three decades ago when she saw how in her own marriage,… read more →
by Scarlett Lewis It’s hard to make sense of some of the troubling things we see on TV and read about in the news. Our kids ask us, “Why are… read more →
This calendar listing was inadvertently left off our February print issue’s calendar. Our apologies! SUNDAY 2/23 Learning to Love 4: “Loving Ourselves” — 9:30am. Meditation, 10:00 am Celebration. “Love yourself… read more →
by Melinda Hemmelgarn At age 29, Betty Holston Smith, of Rockville, Maryland, weighed more than 200 pounds, smoked cigarettes and ate processed junk food. Now, almost 79 years young, she… read more →
by Ronica A. O’Hara For clients of family therapist Christian Dymond, the path to wellness begins on his 10 acres of woods and meadows in Milton, Vermont, walking alongside him,… read more →
by Carl Greer Many people have a bucket list of things they want to make sure they experience in this life. Tidying up that bucket list when it no longer… read more →
streby Julie Peterson Wade Breunig, of Buckeye, Arizona, had lost his marriage, his job and his house. To combat depression, he went to the local animal shelter to adopt the… read more →
by Marlaina Donato Our first breath is instinctual and belly-deep, but as we grow into life, everyday stress and trauma can bring us into the shallows. Mindful breathing can help… read more →
