Ever since we were kids we were told to brush our teeth every day. Twice a day. Floss. Don’t eat so much candy. Other than to ward off bad breath, cavities, and the embarrassment of having food stuck in our teeth, we didn’t really think about much more than that. What we didn’t know, however,Continue reading “Love Your Toofies”
Category Archives: Ponder it!
U.S. Pointer Study: Lifestyle Choices and Brain Health
We all know that eating right and exercising is essential to a healthy body, but did you know that it makes a big difference in your brain health too? The Alzheimer’s Association’s U.S. Study to Protect Brain Health Through Lifestyle Intervention to Reduce Risk (U.S. Pointer) was conducted to assess the effects of nutrition, movement,Continue reading “U.S. Pointer Study: Lifestyle Choices and Brain Health”
Happy 2024!
Hello and welcome back! (I know – it’s almost the end of January, but I wanted to try something before I wrote about it.) Anyway, I hope you enjoyed the holidays, that 2023 was kind to you, and that 2024 is off to a good start. 2023 was certainly a whirlwind year for my family:Continue reading “Happy 2024!”
Muscle Strength and Bone Density
I was recently asked about the relationship between muscle strength and bone density. I confessed that I knew there was a direct correlation, but that I wasn’t sure of the intricacies of such a relationship. And I will admit to you that I was irritated with myself at not knowing the answer. So, true toContinue reading “Muscle Strength and Bone Density”
Not All Flour is Created Equal
I don’t know about you, but I love toast. Lightly buttered. A sprinkle of cinnamon. Or with peanut butter. Maybe a little honey. Or crushed berries. I don’t have it very often, but sometimes it just hits the spot. Yes, I know it’s processed – but I love it anyway! And there’s a little trickContinue reading “Not All Flour is Created Equal”
ewg.org
The Green Movement train has really picked up steam in recent years – and that’s a very good thing! Many of us are becoming more aware of how what we do affects our health and our planet. As a result, we’re recycling more, buying more environmentally friendly things, finding sustainable resources, choosing organic foods, andContinue reading “ewg.org”