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Holiday Stress Can Mess With Your Brain

Stress messes with your brain all the time. Science confirms that: 75% of all visits to primary physicians are for complaints that have stress as an underlying cause. Emotional stress, when unrelieved, raises levels of the stress hormone cortisol and adrenaline, elevates hormones and brain chemicals throughout your body and becomes physical as well as … Read more

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How to Keep Your Brain Sharp: Cognitive Health Tips for Midlife Women

Embracing Cognitive Health in Midlife As we journey through midlife and beyond, our bodies and minds undergo significant changes. For women, this period can bring unique challenges, including hormonal shifts, increased stress, and shifting life priorities.  Amid these transitions, one vital aspect of well-being often overlooked is cognitive health—the ability to think clearly, remember effectively, … Read more

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Join the sisterhood for a longer, better and wiser life

Make time for friends—real life ones, not the re-runs of the television show! More and more, science is proving what we woman have known forever: close friendships can help you live longer, better and wiser. In fact, some recent research suggests that building and maintaining social networks can add 30 years to your life. So … Read more

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Do We Have to Lose our Memories as We Get Older?

We’ve all had those “moments.” You know the ones I mean: When you walk into a room to get something and can’t remember why you are there or when you’ve lost your car in the parking lot at the mall or you’ve forgotten your best friend’s name when you’re getting ready to introduce him at … Read more

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The Power of Walking: Why It’s the Best Exercise for Women Over 40

As we move into our 40s and beyond, our bodies undergo subtle but important shifts, making it essential to adopt activities that support our changing needs.  For women over 40, health goals often include reducing stress, preserving bone health, and maintaining a balanced metabolism.  While there are countless ways to approach fitness, walking stands out … Read more

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Reduce clutter for stress relief

Is your house full of clutter? Your office? Maybe you’ve made a New Year resolution to de-clutter your spaces. Think about this: A few years ago, someone told me that we are energetically connected to our “stuff.” It made perfect sense to me. The more “stuff” that is hanging around the house, the more physical, … Read more