Add value to your walk – it’s easy!

Add value to your walk – it’s easy!

Walking is a great exercise. What could be easier and cheaper than lacing up your shoes and stepping out the front door? By incorporating a few extra exercises along the way, you’ll be adding value with some simple strength and balance training you don’t get with...
Does Pain Affect Memory?

Does Pain Affect Memory?

People with chronic pain can sometimes wonder if they are losing their memory altogether. What is the connection between chronic pain and memory? Dr Lamont tells us that research has found a leading cause: the changes that take place in the hippocampus, a brain area...
Brainy Spiced Nuts

Brainy Spiced Nuts

Makes: 4 cups Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes (Low carbohydrate, Low cholesterol, Low saturated fat, heart healthy, Gluten free) Ingredients 1 pound (500gms) pecan/walnut halves (or mixed nuts) 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons...
Why dietary supplements are suspect.

Why dietary supplements are suspect.

In the USA, supplements aren’t held to the same standards as FDA-approved drugs. Evidence indicates that few are effective, many are useless, and others may be harmful. (Article reproduced from Harvard Health, April, 2016) Image: Thinkstock Dietary...
Feed your Mind

Feed your Mind

These days there is more awareness that what we eat and drink can reduce the risk of developing health conditions such as heart disease, obesity and diabetes. However, there is also growing evidence that identifies certain foods and nutrients that help in the...
Over 27? Work on your Balance!

Over 27? Work on your Balance!

Are you over age 27? It may surprise you to know that after the tender age of 27 our ability to balance well begins to decline. Regardless of your age, you need to be doing some daily balance exercises – and telling your younger family members to also! One great...