I've always been fascinated by the stars. They represent such a vast amount of knowledge and unknown, it's hard not to be. I bought a telescope when my daughter was young just to marvel at their existence. After months of sitting in the closet we finally took it out of the box and put it… Continue reading The Skies Above Us
Category: Tip/Thought of the Day
Climbing Stairs Decreases Risk of Certain Types of Cardiovascular Disease
Adults who reported climbingย more than five flights of stairsย daily were 20% less likely to develop atherosclerotic CVD over 12 years compared with those who reported never climbing stairs. Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is a condition that causes arteries to narrow, restricting healthy blood flow to organs as well as the arms and legs. When ASCVD… Continue reading Climbing Stairs Decreases Risk of Certain Types of Cardiovascular Disease
Worry
Worry is like a rocking chair. Itโll give you something to do. But wonโt get you anywhere. I saw this saying on a friendโs wall and it resonated. How often do we anticipate issues, worry about what may happen and agonize over the endless possibilities? For most of us the answer is, all the time.… Continue reading Worry
Birds of a Feather. . .Eat Together?
We've all heard the English proverb, "Birds of a feather flock together", meaning that people that are like-minded and of similar character often associate with each other. That parallel crosses into food habits and like we've previously shared, friendships and family can impact your waistline. Depending on the relationships people have with food, who you… Continue reading Birds of a Feather. . .Eat Together?
On Death and Dying
Death. Itโs not a topic anyone wants to actually talk about. For some it seems ghoulish to discuss until weโre forced to by circumstances. But itโs a part of life. A reality we all have to deal sooner or later. If we ignore its inevitability and refuse to plan, sorrow and grief can be overwhelming,… Continue reading On Death and Dying