Healthy Lifestyle Soultions
Great news for those interested in aging well; a new UC Davis study found an association between volunteering late in life and better cognitive function. Cognitive functions are mental processes like memory, attention, learning, and verbal fluency. While there are uncontrollable factors like genetics and age which contribute to cognitive decline, volunteering is a simple…
If you’ve listened to the Sweat and Sunshine Podcast episode in which I interviewed Joy Carter, LCSW about revolutionary self care, then you’re likely familiar with the idea that self care isn’t just bubble baths and candles. Self care also happens when we set boundaries, care for our basic needs, create nurturing spaces, and manage…
If you’re ready to explore green spaces and be active, download this easy-to-use Sonoran Desert Scavenger Hunt Guide and get started. According to the City of Phoenix, there are over 41,000 acres of desert mountain preserves and 185 parks in the metropolitan area. Abundant sunshine makes most days pretty perfect for all kinds of outdoor…