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It is GRATITUDE Time – Today and Every Day!

It is Thanksgiving today in the US, when families and friends gather to enjoy a (hopefully healthy) meal and reflect on how grateful they are for everything they have. A good tradition indeed! However, it is important to practice gratitude … Continue reading

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Sleep On It – The Importance of Sleep for Your Brain

Want to know why we all need to SLEEP ON IT? During sleep, the brain “replays” events to consolidate memory. Researchers at the University of Bristol tell us that during sleep our brains replay daytime events at fast-forward speed. This … Continue reading

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Tai Chi and its Health Benefits

TAI CHI Tai chi is  “movement meditation”, so even if you cannot sit or lie down long enough to meditate, consider tai chi instead. Research has confirmed [1] many similarities between meditation and Tai chi. In a study [2], elderly … Continue reading

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