Meditation
A quick read for those wondering what are the benefits and why is engaging more and more people https://tinybuddha.com/blog/the-power-of-meditation-sit-your-way-to-a-happier-life/
Entries by Maria Terzaghi
STARTING TODAY, it is never late
Did you feel September was a new start? This morning as I am checking the School Calendar I noticed we are already more than 20 days into September Have you started working on YOUR goals? I am sure you got done all that you have to do (planners, activities, meals, and the list goes on) […]
I know what I want, now what?
So you have been thinking about your past goals, what worked and what didn’t work…and now you have 1-2 goals you want to achieve. Let’s make sure your goal is SMART: Specific: define your goal clearly, no ambiguities. Prefer “go to the gym” over “get fit” for example Measurable: define how are you going to measure […]
Re thinking your goals: September is here!
For many many people September is the real deal, the real New Year. Summer is over and September marks a new start. End of the Summer also means beginning of routine. It is well proven that we all function better when we have some routine in our lives, a schedule. Our bodies easily adjust to […]
Diabetes Complications Are a Risk Factor for Hospitalizations – Why not to prevent?
A new study released last week shows that more than 10% of patients are re hospitalized for complications. Patients with Diabetes are at higher risk of re admission If you are one of them this study shows you facts to start preventing
Wake up call, no need to wait
Continuing in the Stroke Awareness Month Heart and Stroke Foundation shared this story Is there a need for a “wake up call” when we have the tools and knowledge to start acting now? Take good care of yourself, you can start today, we can help when you are ready.
Stressed out?; Some tips how to manage stress and decrease another risk factor
In the Stroke Prevention Month we hear a lot about dietary changes, high blood pressure, exercise requirements but not much about stress. Stress is one of the modifiable risk factors. What that means is that with some effort we can modify or change that risk factor, we can reduce it and with that reduce the […]
New Blood Test May Predict CV Events
New blood test may predict cardiovascular events in patients with or without coronary artery disease
Stroke Prevention: 0 Trans Fat Food
In a recent article from New York Times we learned that a mere 2 percent increase in calories from trans fats can raise the risk of coronary heart disease by as much as 29 percent. Substituting a healthy fat like extra-virgin olive oil or canola oil for those containing trans fats could prevent 30,000 to 100,000 premature deaths a […]
