Indoor Activities and Exercises Created inNewsletter Library How to Exercise Indoors For those of us who live in locales such as southern California, outdoor activities and outdoor exercise are available year-round. Elsewhere, winter sets in and many people discontinue their outdoor activities until the return of spring. As it is important to maintain our fitness…

Holiday Stress – Take a Deep Breath Created inNewsletter Library Holiday Stress — Take a Deep Breath Most of us pay little attention, if any, to the daily functioning of our many physiological systems. Our hearts beat, our digestive systems digest, and our various hormones, such as those deriving from the thyroid gland, adrenal gland,…

Proper Overindulgence Over the Holidays Created inNewsletter Library Proper Overindulgence Over The Holidays The term “overindulgence” is probably best assessed as a red flag, especially with respect to consistent overconsumption of high-calorie comfort food and desserts during the holiday season. An overall healthier perspective could be described as “indulgence” regarding such calorie intake. Provided that…

The musculoskeletal system relies on the intricate relationship between bones, muscles, and nerves. The three components of the musculoskeletal system work together to provide support, movement, and stability for the body. The bones form the foundation of the system and provide a structure for the muscles to attach and generate force. The muscles, in turn,…

The 5 Senses Created inNewsletter Library The 5 Senses The five senses, that is, the sense of sight, touch, hearing, taste, and smell, provide us with necessary information regarding the world around us.1 These precious capabilities enable us to navigate our environment with seemingly instantaneous feedback with reference to our actions and activities in our…

The Benefits of Sleep for Adults Created inNewsletter Library Obtaining sufficient restful sleep is an essential requirement for optimal human productivity. Such a practice is a key component of a healthy lifestyle, which includes a nutritious diet, regular vigorous exercise, and a positive mental attitude. How much sleep one needs varies from person to person….

Back to School and Mental Wellness Created inNewsletter Library Summer is a subjectively fleeting season and school days are upon us once again. For children, this bittersweet time marks the completion of a period of relative freedom and the beginning of a new set of responsibilities. For adults, the onset of late summer and early…

Repetitive Motion Injuries Created inNewsletter Library A repetitive motion injury (or overuse injury) involves doing an action over and over again, as with a baseball pitcher throwing a baseball, a tennis player hitting a tennis ball, typing at a computer keyboard, and most notoriously, typing with your thumbs on the tiny keypad of your phone….

Peak Experiences Created inNewsletter Library Peak Experiences The American philosopher and naturalist Henry David Thoreau roamed far and wide over the hills and mountains of his native Massachusetts and neighboring New Hampshire. In his masterwork, “Walden,” Thoreau famously stated that we must “reawaken and keep ourselves awake, not by mechanical aids, but by an infinite…