Stress LESS through Mindful Living®
We meditate and practice stress relieving techniques for better mental health. Yet, research shows that there’s another way to improve our cognitive capabilities. With brain boosting foods, we can eat our way to better mental health. Currently, there are 35.6 million people around the world living with dementia. According to the United Nations World Health Organization,…
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Have you been feeling stressed lately? The solution may be found on your smartphone. Fifty-six percent of Americans have smartphones and upwards to 300 apps are created every day, so there are tons of apps that reduce stress when you are looking for stress relief. Stress App Suggestions Listed below are some Mindful stress app suggestions…
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The American epidemic of childhood obesity could have a big impact on future generations, but relieving stress among our children is just one way to reduce this health risk. Recent studies have found that 25 million children and adolescents in America are overweight or obese. This means that one in every three kids is battling…
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An “in-your-face” ad campaign was recently released by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta for their fight against childhood obesity. Many people objected to these ads which featured a picture of an obese child with taglines like: “it’s hard to be a little girl if you’re not” or “my fat may be funny to you but it’s…
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Over the years, families, schools, and companies around the world have been going green. This environmental initiative has changed the way we think about our trash and our other harmful practices that are further polluting our planet. This going green movement has a huge, positive impact on the environment, but that’s not all. Going green…
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Mushrooms can be very good for us, and who doesn’t like a hot, soothing bowl of soup? Did you know that all edible mushrooms contain varying degrees of protein and fibre? Mushrooms contain B vitamins as well as a powerful antioxidant called selenium, which helps support the immune system. In addition, white button mushrooms are…
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Wellness means more than just the absence of illness. Focusing on wellness and aging while practicing self care helps us put our emphasis on prevention and health. Self Care means: Eating a healthy diet Exercising our wonderful bodies Being aware of the stress in your life Practicing stress reduction methods on a regular basis Finding…
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A landmark National Institutes of Health (NIH) study now shows that lowering your blood pressure can save your life. It specifically shows that a lower target blood pressure of 120 greatly reduces cardiovascular complications and deaths in older adults. Do you need tips on how to lower your blood pressure? We’ve got you covered! Study on…
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When a patient asks their doctor for advice on sleep improvement, many physicians will offer sleep hygiene tips like having a tranquil bedroom environment or avoiding stimulants (caffeine or nicotine) at night. While these tips are helpful, a new study shows that mindful awareness practices may be a better solution. In a Los Angeles study,…
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Diabetes is a complicated disease that affects millions of Americans—every year 1.4 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes. Diabetes can lead to a host of other complications include eye problems, strokes, hypertension, and kidney disease. Fortunately, studies have found that you can reduce your risk of diabetes and these other health problems by reducing your…
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