Category: Health and Wellbeing

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Health and Wellbeing

Post Holiday Guilt: Food & Health Insights

Winter holiday is a special time of year, celebrating togetherness and the warmth of traditions. Around the table, stories, laughter, and memories intertwine, with food taking center stage, flavoring our most genuine moments of sharing. But what happens when, after the festivities, we look in the mirror or recall the many toasts and delicious dishes we’ve enjoyed? For many, guilt sets in: “I’ve eaten too … Continue reading Post Holiday Guilt: Food & Health Insights

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Health and Wellbeing

Prioritize Your Wellbeing This Holiday Season

With just over a week to go until Christmas and Hanukkah, you may be starting to feel your stress level rise. Do yourself a favour! Pause, take a deep breath, and make a conscious choice to prioritize your wellbeing this holiday season. Setting aside time for you is an investment that will pay great dividends by reducing your stress and helping you be more present. … Continue reading Prioritize Your Wellbeing This Holiday Season

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Health and Wellbeing

It’s Time to Make Your Holiday “Don’t Want List”

With the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday coming up next week, the festive season will soon be in full swing. For many people, stress and the holidays go hand in hand, but it doesn’t have to be that way. For the next few weeks, I’ll continue the “No”vember thread I introduced last week with ways to reduce stress and focus on what matters this holiday season. Today, … Continue reading It’s Time to Make Your Holiday “Don’t Want List”

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Health and Wellbeing

Improve Your Sleep with These Helpful Tips

On Saturday night, most of us in North America turned our clocks back an hour before going to bed. No matter how you feel about it, the much-debated practice of switching between standard and daylight time is a good opportunity to review sleep habits and consider ways to improve your sleep. Some people hate the practice of changing the clocks, but the twice-yearly time change … Continue reading Improve Your Sleep with These Helpful Tips

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Health and Wellbeing

The Keys to Forming Healthy Habits

Why is it so difficult to form healthy habits or overcome bad habits? In many cases, we have good intentions, and we know what we need to do. Yet it’s so difficult to translate those good intentions into action. Read on to learn how you can bridge the gap between good intentions and healthy behaviours. A few weeks ago, I saw a presentation by Monica … Continue reading The Keys to Forming Healthy Habits

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Health and Wellbeing

Reconnection with Yourself: The Power of Sensations

There’s something comforting about the warmth of a cup of tea cradled in the palms of your hands. As you bring it closer, the smell rises to your nostrils, filling you with a sense of familiarity. The simple act of breathing, air flowing in and out of your lungs, is a rhythm we often overlook. These sensations, subtle yet powerful, are the foundation of our … Continue reading Reconnection with Yourself: The Power of Sensations

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Health and Wellbeing

Five Surprising Facts About Your Brain Health

On Wednesday, I attended the first session of an 8-week Brain Booster Challenge hosted by Booming Encore. This free webinar series is a journey into the world of brain science and successful aging. The speaker for the series is Dr. Gillian Leithman, Assistant Professor at Montreal’s Concordia University and founder of Rewire to Retire. Despite what many people believe, Dr. Leithman made it clear that … Continue reading Five Surprising Facts About Your Brain Health

Michelle (Boomer Eco Crusader)12 Comments
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Health and Wellbeing

Why You Should Feel Smug About Your Learning Curve

When I recently brought a new iPhone, the rep offered me some deal so that if a new phone came out in something like 90 days after my purchase, I could upgrade to the new phone for free. I laughed because I certainly don’t need to do that. But it reminded me of the standard adoption curve I learned years ago getting my Electrical Engineering … Continue reading Why You Should Feel Smug About Your Learning Curve

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Health and Wellbeing

Technology Saves Us Time, But Are We Really Benefiting?

Today, technology has undeniably become a crucial part of our daily lives. From AI-powered tools to automation, technology promises to save us time by making tasks faster and more efficient. But here’s the paradox—what are we doing with this time we gain? Instead of investing it into personal growth or relaxation, we often work more, blurring the lines between productivity and well-being. So, why aren’t … Continue reading Technology Saves Us Time, But Are We Really Benefiting?

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Health and Wellbeing

Plant-Based Diets: the Connection Between Human Health and Planetary Health

In recent years, the link between our diet choices and their impact on both human health and the planet has become increasingly clear. Choosing a plant-based diet—a way of eating that emphasizes vegetables, fruits, grains, and legumes while reducing meat consumption—offers profound benefits that extend beyond personal well-being. It’s not about adopting a label like “vegan” but rather about making conscious choices that contribute to … Continue reading Plant-Based Diets: the Connection Between Human Health and Planetary Health

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Health and Wellbeing

The Art of Rest

Rest. The word brings me images of lazily lounging on a couch or drifting into a peaceful slumber. Yet, true rest transcends mere inactivity. It’s an art form, a practice rooted in psychology and enriched by intentional actions. It was a rainy Sunday (very typical in Brussels) when I found out what it meant to rest while reading David Newman and other psychologists’ article: “Leisure … Continue reading The Art of Rest

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Health and Wellbeing

Dancing: A Joyful Path to Physical and Mental Well-being

Dancing is beautiful and is waiting for us! Imagine stepping onto the dance floor, feeling the music pulse through your body, and being carried away by the beat. Yes, dancing isn’t just about moving your body—it’s a powerful practice that nurtures our physical and mental well-being in ways we might not even realize. Why Dance? Dancing is more than just a recreational activity—it’s a holistic … Continue reading Dancing: A Joyful Path to Physical and Mental Well-being

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Health and Wellbeing

The Brain Benefits of Physical Activity: A Neuroscientific Perspective

In this blog post, I highlight the critical connection between physical activity and brain health, explaining the benefits and encouraging you to incorporate regular exercise into your lives. Physical activity is well-known for its benefits to health and well-being, but did you know it’s also crucial for our brain? Neuroscience reveals that movement is so deeply embedded in our DNA that it’s necessary for the … Continue reading The Brain Benefits of Physical Activity: A Neuroscientific Perspective

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Health and Wellbeing

Managing the Impact of Violent Media on Mental Health

Exposure to violent social media, whether through work or private life, can have significant impacts on mental health. This type of content includes images or videos from terror incidents, war, and disturbing material found on pornographic sites. Here’s an exploration of the risks, impacts, and strategies to mitigate the negative effects on mental health. Risks and Impact on Mental Health Strategies for Mitigating Impact Before … Continue reading Managing the Impact of Violent Media on Mental Health

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Health and Wellbeing, Self-awareness

Sprinkling a Little Kindness Into Our World

As I was thinking about my dad this Father’s Day weekend, I recalled something he often said when I was growing up. “Kindness costs nothing.” It’s a simple phrase—yet a phrase that makes you wonder why kindness appears to be such a rare commodity these days. One of the nicest compliments I’ve received in the weeks leading up to my retirement is “Michelle is one … Continue reading Sprinkling a Little Kindness Into Our World

Michelle (Boomer Eco Crusader)19 Comments
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Health and Wellbeing

Embracing a Holistic Approach to Health

Kindness, connection with nature, and a positive mindset are more than just feel-good concepts; they are scientifically linked to significant improvements in our physical and mental health. Let’s delve into how these factors can transform our lives. The Health Benefits of Kindness Kindness, often seen as a moral virtue, has tangible health benefits. Research indicates that acts of kindness can lead to clinically significant improvements … Continue reading Embracing a Holistic Approach to Health

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Health and Wellbeing

Protect Yourself Against Health Misinformation

Your health. There’s nothing more important, but health misinformation is everywhere these days. Do you know how to protect yourself? In a 2022 poll, close to three-quarters of American adults reported they had been exposed to inaccurate medical and health information. That’s a shocking statistic, but not surprising in the world we live in. The poll is two years old, but I suspect if it … Continue reading Protect Yourself Against Health Misinformation

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Creativity, Health and Wellbeing, Inspiration, Personal Development, Random Thoughts, Relationships, Self-awareness, Spirituality

Curiosity killed the cat

We often think about the future like it’s a far-away land we haven’t reached yet, right? Think again! The future isn’t just some distant dreamland; it’s being cooked up right here, right now, in the present moment. Yep, you heard that correctly! It’s all about what we’re thinking, feeling, and how we take on the big wide world around us and respond to it right … Continue reading Curiosity killed the cat

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Health and Wellbeing

The Healing Benefits of Reflexology

On Friday, I went for a reflexology treatment for the first time. I first learned about this natural healing art when a friend and colleague certified as a Reflexologist and opened her own practice after she retired from her primary career. If you’ve never tried reflexology, read on to learn about its origins, health benefits, and what to expect at a visit to a reflexologist. … Continue reading The Healing Benefits of Reflexology

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