Yesterday, we talked about how spending time in Nature supports brain function and helps you relax. I also shared with you some guidelines for how much time you should aim to spend [...]
Tag: water
This summer, keep these water safety tips top of mind
I always recommend swimming as the single-best exercise for your health and longevity. It’s far better than running on a treadmill or on hard, artificial pavement. In fact, scientific studies [...]
This simple habit helps ward off infections, heart palpitations, and much more
Dehydration is a serious problem that can affect anyone…at any age…at any time of year. And it’s especially common among older adults. Plus, when dehydration strikes an older person, it’s often [...]
Do you really need to drink eight glasses of water a day?
During the dog days of summer, overheating can quickly lead to dehydration. Especially among older people. But the truth is, dehydration can happen at any time of year. Even during the [...]
Soothe your joints, muscles, and mind with this ancient remedy
I’ve always found spending time in or around water to be especially comforting, even therapeutic. Perhaps it’s because I spent a lot of time as a child on the coast of northern New England. (And [...]