Brain Health

When we talk about maintaining brain health, we are referring to the idea of slowing the process of cognitive decline. The goal of maintaining brain health is to keep your mind sharp well into old age. Maintaining brain health is important because a decline in cognitive function can make life much more difficult. It can be frustrating to have a harder time with things like thinking and remembering. It can be embarrassing to have to ask others for help when you need it. It can be dangerous to make poor decisions because of a decline in cognitive function. There is a lot at stake when it comes to maintaining your brain health, and that is why so many people are interested in the topic.

4 Ways Your Family and Friends Can Be Supportive To You During Your High Conflict Divorce
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4 Ways Your Family and Friends Can Be Supportive To You During Your High Conflict Divorce

Most people turn to their friends and family for support and empathy when they are going through stressful family situations. Divorced parents that I speak with a report that this is not always the best choice when it comes to discussing their high conflict divorce and parental alienation issues. In fact, most say that turning…

Here’s What Happens When You’re Compassionate
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Here’s What Happens When You’re Compassionate

Compassion is the emotional recognition of another’s suffering and a desire to alleviate that suffering. While we all know that compassion is a good thing, science shows us that compassion is good for us, that it actually has a strong health benefit. Research has shown that practicing compassion may lower inflammation and increase the ability…

The Health Benefits of Singing
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The Health Benefits of Singing

Research has found that singing helps to boost the immune system, especially in a group setting.  Researchers found that the concentration of proteins in the immune system and an anti-stress hormone increased during singing by a choir.  They compared these results with the same choir that only listened to the same song.  The concentration of…

Health Benefits of Owning a Dog
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Health Benefits of Owning a Dog

Man’s best friend.  Dogs give us companionship, friendship, and loyalty.  They love us unconditionally and they seem to be there when we need them the most, but what has science said about the health benefits of having a dog in the household?  Can owning a dog make us healthier and happier? Heart-Smart Researchers have discovered…