In Your Own Hands

Every Monday, my blog post “In Your Own Hands” is where I’ll be featuring articles I find interesting or that I think are a good resource to help you take charge of your health. What articles have you read recently that caught your attention? Leave a comment and let me know.

Sitting Too Long Linked to Chronic Diseases

Even more research has added to the growing pool of evidence supporting the theory that inactivity could lead to diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and other chronic diseases.

Meditation and Motivation

Meditation can help you renew your motivation, which in turn can increase your overall well-being.

Over 76 million people are affected by chronic pain and pills do not always help. Recent studies suggest meditation can remedy pain and save you money in prescription costs.

Foods That Stop Pain

The answer to your chronic pain may be in your pantry, not your medicine cabinet.

How the Mind Controls Pain

I often share articles about your mind having power over your body and its ability to control pain. Here is a scientific breakdown of how exactly it works.

Talking to Someone With a Chronic Illness

If someone you love is coping with a chronic illness, be mindful of how you speak to them about it. Here are some pointers.

Fitness May Lower Dementia Risk

Although the reason isn’t entirely clear yet, there is an association between being physically fit and a lower risk for dementia.