Do you have trouble shutting off the brain? Are you a planner, do you rehash the day's events or do you worry about what "might" happen? Whatever it is keeping you awake is also robbing you of precious sleep to rejuvenate your body, hormones and positively impact your mood and focus. more

Adipose cells (aka fat cells) do they ever go away? Do we need them? The answer is NO, they do not ever go away. The only way to get rid of fat cells is liposuction. But they can shrink with diet and exercise. And YES, we do need a regulated amount of adipose cells. Fat cells, or adipocytes, are like balloons that store energy. When you have a surplus of calories, these cells expand in number and size. Adipose tissue increases in middle age and decreases when people get old according to some studies. more

Few sounds in winter are more unwelcome than that of a pitchfork scraping the hay loft floor. more

Once every five years or so, we get a new television. Sometimes it's because we actually need one – like that summer when a lightning strike electrocuted several of our appliances. But most of the time, it's because Tom starts reading about the incredible picture quality on the newest TV screens, and he just can't stand it anymore. He needs to see it for himself. more

I’ve always thought that the knowledge gathered over years of schooling, professional development and personal growth classes fills my toolbox with valuable tools I can use throughout my life. more

Are you hungry or thirsty? more

My favorite character of all time isn’t in a literary novel, a blockbuster movie or a TV show. He is, in fact, a cartoon beagle named Snoopy. I assume you know him, too, right? more

The reason it is called "common" cold is, because as their name implies, they're widespread. Adults catch two to three colds a year, while young children come down with four or more colds per year. I have first hand experience with a common cold this week. Sneezing, coughing and a runny nose. Thankfully I did not have a headache, fever or sore throat that can also go along with this irritating virus. Usually I will get a cold twice a year, spring and fall. Lucky me, I am an overachiever this year. more

I heard on the news some schools are banning cell phones. more

This morning, I stirred the white powder into a steaming mug of Earl Gray tea, watching it scatter and swirl like a freshly shaken snow globe until it melted from view. The powder is unflavored, but I added a generous dollop of honey so the tea would feel more like a treat and less like a treatment. more

There are so many factors that go along with Dementia, but Alzheimer's is the most common form and what I will concentrate on today. I will not get into all the scientific terms and findings. Words such as genetic mutations, beta-amyloid plaque, APOE gene, APOE-e4. This article does not have the space to explain all the facets of this disease. more

Do you remember the first record you bought as a teenager? Because music has changed over the years, the kids have difficulty. understanding the true pleasure of pulling out a record from its cover and gingerly placing the needle to listen to A side one more time. more