It is generally accepted that exercise is good for your body and brain. One of the best simple exercises is just going for a walk. Plenty of studies have shown how just this one activity has many health benefits. It is also well documented that spending time in nature is beneficial for our brain and…
Can living in an area with more vegetation and green space really help you live longer? According to this study the answer is yes! This was a long term study done on nurses that lived across the United States. They filled out health questionnaires over the course of almost 10 years. The survey questions monitored…
There was a study recently published out of Sweden that looked at men and women who took part in a long distance cross country ski race and evaluated how many developed depression. They were compared to people who did not participate and matched by age and where in the country they came from. This study…
I know its cold out there. Sure it would be easy to bundle up with some junk food and watch movies but that’s not living! Look at all the positives of being outside now. There are no bugs! The mosquitoes and ticks are in hiding. The crowds are also gone. They are all inside watching…
This week I’m doing something a little different. Normal I find an interesting research article or topic to bring to you and give you tips to live as healthy as possible. This week I want to share how we spent the time off putting all that advice into action. We spent the first part of…
As we all know we should be getting our Vitamin D naturally just by being in the outdoors. However there are two potential problems with relying on the natural process of being out in the sun to make sure we get enough vitamin D. The first being right now its just so cold out! Winter…