According to the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, omega-3 fats are part of cell membranes throughout the body. They affect the health of the receptors on cell walls that make it possible for cells to communicate with each other. “They provide the starting point for making hormones that regulate blood clotting, contraction and…
Month: October 2022
How emotional intelligence can help us
In the early 1990s, Daniel Goleman’s book, Emotional Intelligence (Bantam, 2005), came onto the scene. While his was not the first research to explore the inner workings of our emotional lives, it was nevertheless considered a game-changer. From his work, a shared language came together about the importance and wisdom of our feelings. Since then, more and…
Deep Dive Vitality: 5 Health Benefits of Nostalgia
Good for your mental health and emotional health A blast from the past could be a blast for your physical and psychological wellbeing. Nostalgia—reveling in the past and reminiscing about the good ol’ days—is about more than just daydreaming. Researchers say it’s also the foundation for your health and happiness. Cue sourdough bread-making during the…
Deep Dive Vitality: Mastering midlife with imagination and some new perspectives
Is midlife malaise dragging you down? You’re not alone. Read on for ways of navigating midlife slumps with a positive attitude toward your past and future and enthusiastic engagement in the present. New perspectives on the past Midlife dissatisfaction routinely involves longing for what once was (flawless skin? tireless libido?). Eliminating such longings might be…
Deep Dive: Vitality in Muscle and Bone
How to maintain muscle and bone health Let’s be proactive It’s a natural part of the aging process: degradation and loss of our cartilage, bone density, and muscle strength. So, what can be done throughout those intervening years? How can we manage joint pain and bone and muscle loss before they become unbearable? Read on….
Deep Dive, Vitality: Active aging for a stronger future
Enjoy a longer and more vibrant life Getting old doesn’t have to mean growing slow or falling ill. Active aging invites us to rethink each decade and experience the many aging-related benefits that come with physical exercise. Active aging: the missing wellness link “A lot of the negativity we associate with aging—weight gain, loss of…
Deep Dive: Vitality and Multivitamins
All 2022, we’ve been deep diving into specific areas of health each quarter. Taking a closer look at Immune Health, Metabolism, and the Mind, we’ve touched on subjects like probiotics, blood sugar management, stress, memory and so much more. In this last quarter of 2022, we’re embracing a deep dive into Vitality, looking at subjects…
Betsy's Health Foods: Always taking your health & your budget to heart 