Can the Mediterranean Diet Make Us Happier? On the health and fitness website The Greatist, research suggests that the Mediterranean diet can help us to get and stay healthy. It includes foods such as: Fresh fruits Fresh vegetables, Whole grains Beans Nuts and seeds Herbs and spices Olive oil With dairy, poultry, fish and red […]
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My brother-in-law Jim Vespa was electrocuted on the job when he was only 33 years old. My sister Jill and their two young school aged children Dawn and Brad were left without a husband and dad in an instant. Jim was like a brother to my biological brothers and me. I will never forget his […]
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Optimism and a sense of purpose in life are associated with longer survival. A mind-body connection ties mental and emotional well- being to the health of the heart. Having a positive attitude is also important. Stay positive and find your purpose. Stress and negative emotional states such as anger raise the heart rate and blood […]
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Heart disease is the #1 cause of premature death and disability in the United States. There is research that shows that 80% of heart disease is preventable through lifestyle! It is empowering that a person can take an active role in their heart health. Choose ways to move more that you enjoy and will do […]
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In my blog post Eat Heart Healthy on 12/30/15 I list some heart healthy foods. This additional list below is from Secrets to a Healthy Heart from Time Inc. Diet and heart disease are clearly linked. Eat healthy fats such as those found in nuts and avocados along with colorful fruits and vegetables. Include daily […]
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Learn the lifestyle risks for heart disease and QUIT SMOKING! The five leading causes of death in the United States are heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory diseases, stroke, and unintentional injuries. Together they accounted for 63 percent of all U.S. deaths in 2010, with rates for each cause varying greatly from state to state. The […]
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When I walked in Starbucks very early two days ago, it was pretty empty except for a young woman (in her late teens or early twenties) not warmly dressed, holding her little baby wrapped in a blanket, standing in line ahead of me. She ordered a water and went to the back to sit down […]
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Mindful walking is another way to bring together the body and the mind. When you are connected with body, feet, and breath, you are communicating with the healing earth. A period of undisturbed walking is the opportunity to focus attention as with any mindfulness activity. Try the practice of mindful walking. “When you walk mindfully, integrate […]
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When mindful awareness is practiced we begin along the path home to ourselves. Home is inside each of us. It requires only being alone with your breathing. The path home begins with your breath. Try the practice of mindful breathing. When you breathe in, you come back to yourself. When you breathe out, you release […]
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