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Exercise and the Brain

There is so much talk in the news these days about exercise and the brain. Research says that exercise boosts brainpower. It also says that the brain can change itself with meditation and exercise - that’s neuroplasticity at work! Exercise aids in the rewiring of the brain even as we age, all the more reason […]

February is Heart Health Month

What have you done for your heart lately? Cardiovascular diseases including stroke are the number one killer! Take care of your heart because you’ve only got one. Get your daily dose of exercise to prevent these devastating and deadly diseases.
Guidelines for healthy adults under age 65
Basic recommendations from ACSM and AHA:
Do moderately intense cardio 30 […]

Sports Illustrated and the Lindsey Vonn Photo Hoopla

Ok - it’s time for my two cents: Sports Illustrated needs to feature female athletes on it’s cover with far greater consistency! I have never appreciated this magazine because it does little to promote female althleticism. I have yet to see an issue with a female athlete on the cover who is actually playing a […]

Biochemical Set Point

While listening to a Buddhist Podcast entitled, “Happiness,” I learned that each of us has a biochemical set point that is unique to us and keeps our moods more or less regulated. Mindfulness meditation is a wonderful tool to help you internally tune into yourself moment by moment.
Sitting meditation allows you to observe from […]