Do our brains naturally shrink as we age?  Yes, they do! But, we can slow down the shrinkage rate and cognitive decline by eating foods that support brain health and exercising our brains.  The food we eat impacts how well your mind and body can function. For example, a diet poor in Omega-3’s can contribute […]

I think the year 2020 will go down in modern history as the most unprecedented year to date: a pandemic, economic crisis, election year…oh yeah, and the murder hornets.    There was a lot to process.    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated there was an increase in depression symptoms between April […]

I’m a bit of a data junkie. So when I went back to school, I was excited to dive into the research. But I’ll be honest, reading scientific articles can get a bit dry and I had to look up many of the medical terms. Seriously. I often found myself reading the same paragraph 5 […]

Have you been doing self-care? You may be thinking… “With everything going on personally and, in the world, right now, who has time for self-care?” Many studies are showing positive impacts on mental health when doing self-care. Knowing your limits and taking time to pause not only helps you but helps you to be there […]