Over the last several years there has been much written about Americans not getting enough sleep. Inadequate sleep is recognized as a health issue which raises the risks for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression and obesity. One of the positive things with all the information about sleep available is that many benefits have been identified. To…
Zzzz …. To Prevent and Limit Heart Disease
Over the last several years there has been much written about Americans not getting enough sleep. Inadequate sleep is recognized as a health issue which raises the risks for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression and obesity. One of the positive things with all the information about sleep available is that many benefits have been identified. To…
What’s the heart health value of experiencing joy?
When we are joyous our hearts seem to become lighter. Have you heard the phrase “Laughter is the best medicine?” Laughter is associated with boosting immunity and busting stress. According to HelpGuide (http://www.helpguide.org/life/humor_laughter_health.htm) it prevents heart disease. Have you ever laughed so much that you started to cough? Believe it or not this is healthy;…
Imperfection is inherent to being human
The autumn is a time of introspection in the Jewish calendar, reviewing the past year and one’s own role within it. Seeing how we missed the mark and setting the intention to do better in the upcoming year. We all fall short at times but that does not make us wrong. When we broaden a…
Gratitude and Motivation
Did you feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude soon after your heart attack, angioplasty or bypass? It is common to feel a tremendous sense of appreciation and new opportunity once you realize that you have survived a possibly life threatening event. Sometimes this sense of gratitude evolves into nagging questions like “what is my life…
Gratitude and Motivation
Did you feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude soon after your heart attack, angioplasty or bypass? It is common to feel a tremendous sense of appreciation and new opportunity once you realize that you have survived a possibly life threatening event. Sometimes this sense of gratitude evolves into nagging questions like “what is my life…
