It may sound a bit hokey, but it also may be true; your outlook on life may impact your health. Research has shown that people with a more upbeat attitude tend to have lower rates of numerous physical and mental ...
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Tai Chi: The Roots of an Ancient Art
You have no doubt heard of Tai Chi, and maybe have seen some people performing it. At first glance, tai chi exercises certainly look impressive, if not somewhat complicated. But what is the purpose of these movements, and how did ...
Read More »Eleven Ways to Boost Your Memory
Who wouldn’t like to improve their memory? Many of us struggle sometimes to remember things like doctor’s appointments, birthdays or where we put our car keys. Instead of relying on piles upon piles of post-it notes to remember important events ...
Read More »A Closer Look at Multiple Sclerosis
A number of us have heard of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), but don’t know what it is or how it impacts the body. Simply put, MS is a fairly unpredictable disease that can have devastating consequences for a person’s wellbeing and ...
Read More »Helping Seniors Cope With Depression
Ideally, a person’s golden years should be a time filled with relaxation and happiness, with warm and close relationships with friends and family. Unfortunately, many seniors report increasingly strong symptoms of depression as they age, and feel a lack of ...
Read More »Protecting the Mind From Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most challenging threats to public health, especially for those older than 65 years of age. It is estimated that 4 million Americans and half a million Canadians currently have the disease. While there is ...
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