Today’s Health Tip ~ Want to Remain Independent and Mobile?

It can’t be emphasized enough: engaging in physical activity is the single most important thing you can do to maintain mobility and independence, no matter your age or your health status. It can help you control your weight. It’s the key to keeping your muscles and bones strong, your joints working properly, your heart healthy, … Continue reading Today’s Health Tip ~ Want to Remain Independent and Mobile?

Today’s Positive Thought ~ Every Problem Carries a Gift

"Every problem in your life carries a gift inside it (Richard Bach)." No one really wants problems; unfortunately, problems happen and they frequently happen. Problems are life's best teachers. We don't pay tuition. We do get passing or failing grades. They don't go away until we get it right. Next time you have a problem, … Continue reading Today’s Positive Thought ~ Every Problem Carries a Gift

Think About It ~ Living Without Regrets

"What good is regret? It brings back nothing. What we have lost is irretrievable (Khaled Hosseini)." When we live our lives by doing good, being responsible, not closing our eyes to injustice, we begin to live a life with no regrets. As an adult, I called my mom and dad every day. I couldn't visit … Continue reading Think About It ~ Living Without Regrets

Optimism Works ~ Don’t Want to Die of a Coronary? Try Optimism

"Being more optimistic makes you less likely to die of coronary heart disease. There’s more research that needs to be done on why this is, but it appears that optimism both changes your actual physiological response to stress and also leads you to make healthier choices (like not smoking). Bottom line: score 1 for the power … Continue reading Optimism Works ~ Don’t Want to Die of a Coronary? Try Optimism