As human beings, we need love! We are social creatures who thrive on connection and relationships with others. In fact, in the classic tale of Winnie the Pooh, Piglet asks, "Pooh, how do you spell love?" Winnie the Pooh wisely answers, "You don't... (Read More)

Eating. It's essential to our survival and yet it's also social. And enjoyable. So, sometimes we tend to fall into the trap of eating when it's not entirely necessary. Perhaps we're at a social engagement and we feel that it's expected or polite... (Read More)

We have all felt the powerful influence of music at some point in our lives. Whether it's a favorite song on the radio, attending a live concert or performance, or perhaps even creating music in some form, we can safely say that music carries an... (Read More)

We are often reminded of the importance of eating at least one meal together as a family. Sometimes that can be a struggle, even with families spending more time together as a result of continuing pandemic impacts. Dinner together isn't always... (Read More)

Do you consider yourself someone with a sweet tooth? To be fair, our society relies heavily on this ingredient, to the tune of around 17 teaspoons of added sugar a day per person. That's far above the recommended amount. Sugar consumption in the... (Read More)

Life is sweet, isn't it? Figuratively this can be true, but it's also true when it comes to sugar consumption among Americans. According to the American Heart Association, women and children should be consuming just 6 teaspoons or fewer of added... (Read More)

Ralph Waldo Emerson is credited with saying, "Do the thing you fear and the death of fear is certain." There is truth to what Mr. Emerson has said, but if it's true why is it so hard to do those things that frighten us? Well, because facing our... (Read More)

Dealing with stress can be draining. Whether you're facing an important deadline at work, having trouble getting your kids to do their homework or struggling with a to-do list that seems to grow longer each minute, stress is an inevitable part... (Read More)

Have you ever experienced the elated feeling of finishing a workout? There’s nothing like a jog in the open fresh air or a great spin class to get those happy feelings flowing. Thoughts often become more clear and problems that have been plaguing... (Read More)