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When we think of Thanksgiving, family, football, fun, food and more food come to mind. A day of heavy eating may not be good for your waistline but the act of being thankful and showing gratitude is very beneficial for your both physical and emotional health.

In recent years, mindfulness and meditation have become buzzwords that are often associated with health and well-being. Meditation can offer numerous benefits to seniors, just as it does for people of all age groups. Here are some of the advantages of meditation for older adults: Benefits of meditation for seniors Stress Reduction Meditation is an …

We all have those mornings when we think, “I’m tired; I just wish I could stay in bed.” Days like that demand a strong cup of coffee and a big boost of inspiration. Well, you pour the coffee, let us provide the inspiration along with a few tips on staying strong, healthy, and active. The …

“When you extend yourself in kindness, it comes back to you.” Oprah Winfrey 2004 Oprah has been urging Americans to embrace kindness for over a decade, but The World Kindness Movement actually started in Tokyo, Japan, in 1997 at a conference that brought international kindness experts together to create a worldwide movement. And it worked. …

One of the first things we learn to say as children is “thank you.” It’s often the first thing we learn in another language when visiting a foreign country. These two little words are a simple expression of appreciation, but they mean so much – to relationships, health and well-being, and even the evolution of …

Birds sing. Whales sing. Frogs and toadfish do, too. Unlike humans, they do it naturally and don’t join choirs or compete for prizes. Indeed, television shows like “American Idol” and “The Voice” make good sport of judging who can sing the best. In truth, about 50 percent of people can passably carry a tune for …

Just as she was motivating her students when she was a teacher, Mary Blandino…

Sarah Benforado is not your typical college senior. She lives alone. And her youngest…

“Exercise is great because it just makes everything in life better” -Richard Simmons In 1986…