We have all been told that physical activity has many benefits for our aging bodies. Whether it is reducing the risks for heart disease, high blood pressure, falls, depression and weight gain, the evidence demonstrates a connection between regular physical activity and reducing age-related illness
Stop and Smell the Roses In today’s fast paced, dialed-in world, it is very easy to get caught up in the rat race. We are doing more, at a faster pace, trying to squeeze it all in: work, family, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter. Not to mention all of the little projects and commitments! We often forget
When we think about taking care of our whole selves – body, mind and spirit – and the chronic conditions that are affecting our society today, there is no “one size fits all” approach, nor is there a silver bullet solution or fix to living well. It is a combination of factors – activities
I first learned about the concept of “place matters” when I was the Perinatal Project Coordinator for the Delaware Perinatal Cooperative. It is a public health term that is used in the context of Social Determinants of health. I know, big words, but basically what it means is that where people live
Just As I Am Today, I am grateful for my Taz-like mind... I rarely buy magazines, but this caught my attention (Time magazine cover). I had to chuckle when I saw the front cover because I feel that this is the image we create when we think of mindfulness meditation – at least that was my expectation
Your First Step to Reducing Plastic at Home When plastic was created, it took America and the world by storm. What a great material – it doesn’t break, shred, rip, or scratch. It can stretch over food containers, it can freeze, it can fall off the table and not shatter – it’s every homeowner’s dream
We are in a day and age when we are bombarded by an overwhelming amount of information, which can often be confusing and conflicting… especially when it comes to various health and wellness topics. When it comes to healthy eating, there are a multitude of different effective approaches or “diets”
Brisk nights, red and orange leaves scattered over the lawn, and pumpkin-flavored everything; cooler weather is definitely here. With all the seasonal changes, it only makes sense to make some changes about your health! It’s time to whip out the sweatshirts and scarfs and handle the holidays like a
I’ve been a nurse for 32 years and a cancer survivor for 17 months and they are both a big part of who I am. I love being a nurse. I love taking care of people. Then one day, I’m told I have breast cancer. All of a sudden, I’m a patient. I’m on the other side of the bed and I don’t like it. I’m out
Learn the Signs And What You Can Do To Help In 2015, there were more than 15 reports of domestic violence per day in Delaware. According to the state’s Domestic Violence Coordinating Council’s 2015 Fatal Incident Review Team Report, there were 5,607 reports of criminal acts between intimate partners
