September 25, 2018
National Family Health & Fitness Day

Saturday is National Family Health & Fitness Day

Every year, National Family Health & Fitness Day is celebrated on the last Saturday in September. This year, it falls on Saturday, Sept. 29. Stay informed […]
September 22, 2018

September: World Alzheimer’s Month

This month is the 7th annual World Alzheimer’s Month. Alzheimer’s Disease International launched the campaign in 2012 to raise awareness and challenge the stigma involving dementia. […]
September 11, 2018

While You Weren’t Sleeping: 7 Things You Didn’t Know About Sleep Deprivation

As we get older, we learn new methods to improve our health. We eat expert-recommended diets to improve our energy level. We take special medications to […]
September 7, 2018
Setting SMART Goals: The Why and How

Setting SMART Goals: The Why and How

Major League Baseball’s Hall of Fame member Yogi Berra once said, “If you don’t know where you’re going, you might not get there.” This bit of […]
August 2, 2018

5 Principles for Effective Family Communication

“I never said she stole my money.” If you say that sentence aloud, it means something different depending on which word you emphasize. For example, “I […]
July 27, 2018
How Gratitude Positively Impacts You and Others

How Gratitude Positively Impacts You and Others

When you were a child, your parents probably taught you to say “thank you” to be polite to another person who offered a gift, helped you […]
July 17, 2018
Free time isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity. You need it for the benefit of your health, your sanity, and yes, even your productivity.

Three Things You Didn’t Know About Free Time

Free time isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity. You need it for the benefit of your health, your sanity, and yes, even your productivity. Maybe you’re […]
July 2, 2018

The Role of Listening in Your Family

“One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say,” wrote Bryant McGill, thought leader and international bestselling author. […]
June 19, 2018

How to Combat the Sitting Epidemic

“Sitting is more dangerous than smoking, kills more people than HIV, and is more treacherous than parachuting,” writes Dr. James Levine, director of the Mayo Clinic-Arizona […]
May 30, 2018
Weighted blankets can help reduce stress, ameliorate anxiety, improve sleep, and create a feeling of calmness. That's a pretty impressive list of benefits that can be achieved without medication. Read on to learn what weighted blankets are, what other benefits are associated with them, and how to get one.

Weighted Blankets: Reducing Anxiety and Improving Sleep

Weighted blankets can help reduce stress, ameliorate anxiety, improve sleep, and create a feeling of calmness. That’s a pretty impressive list of benefits that can be […]