Get fit, fight stress and boost your immune system Reap the benefits of being in nature and exercising by combining the two! Spending time in natural green environments can reduce your body’s overall level of inflammation, lower hypertension and boost your immune system. Working out in a green setting provides an additional set of benefits. Compared to..
Fragrance chemicals can wreak havoc Have you noticed lately that almost everywhere you go, fragrance follows? Research is uncovering a dark side to our newly fragranced world, but we can fight back by going scent-free. Scents-itivity problems Along with the booming industry in scents, a booming number of people are being negatively affected by the..
Summer is ripe with possibility When most people think of berries, they think of desserts and smoothies, but they’re great in savory dishes too! Give these a try and see for yourself. Chipotle Strawberry Chicken Grilled Cheese The unique mix of sweet-fiery berry sauce, meaty chicken, oozy brie and peppery arugula makes this a grilled..
How neuroplasticity could work for you Not that long ago, the medical community believed that brain power peaked in early midlife … and then inevitably declined. But since the last century, we’ve learned a great deal about the plasticity of our brains. That’s good news for all of us. “Neuroplasticity” refers to the ability of..
Tricks to end the feeling that time’s flying by When you’re a kid, time seems limitless. Every day passes with syrupy slowness, and years stretch out like taffy. No wonder many conversations start with, “How is it [insert current month here] already?” If you catch yourself repeating that phrase every 30 days, read on. It’s..