What are some of the biggest regrets that people share when they are on their deathbeds? At one point or another, we will reflect back on our lives and we will ask “What could I have done better or differently?” The most common regrets are: -I wish I didn’t care so much about what other […]
Health
Longevity: What Really Matters?
What does it take to live longer? Here is what the science says: 1. A high V02 max equates to decreased mortality over time. In layman’s terms, the better your body is able to get oxygen into your system during exercise the longer you will live. This means having healthy lungs and a strong heart. (Don’t […]
3 Ways To Prevent Your Brain From Aging
1. Strength Training! Not only does weight training improve mood, and lower anxiety and stress but it has also been shown to prevent cognitive decline. (Source) 2. Eat healthy fats! Your brain is 70% fat. Adding Omega 3 and Fatty Acids can help preserve your brain function. Not all fats are bad! (Source) 3. Try something new! Play a new game, learn a […]
5 Pieces of Nutritional Advice I Would Give My 21-Year-Old Self…
1. Quality over quantity. When we count calories, it is important to factor in the quality of the calories, aka the types of food we are eating, not just the sheer amount we eat. 2. You are what you eat. When you eat like crap, you will feel like crap. When you eat well, you will feel […]
Keeping It Simple
In the current climate, it is hard to find answers about how to be healthy. You can always find competing ideas and opinions on just about every issue. If you go to “Dr. Google” to look for a simple and concise answer, you are more likely to be overwhelmed by information and leave confused and […]
Light a Candle
“Yet it is far better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.” -Eleanor Roosevelt One thing we know very well is named diseases: Diabetes. Heartburn. Migraines. We also know the many treatments for these diseases: Insulin. Prilosec. Imitrex. In fact, most of our healthcare system is designed to identify and treat these diseases: Endocrinologist. Gastroenterologist. Neurologist. We spend so […]
