According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the average adult needs 7-9 hours of sleep each night for overall health and well-being. Unfortunately, more than 1/3 of adults do not get that. Inadequate sleep can negatively affect your judgment, mood, memory, and ability to learn new things. It can lead to low levels of […]
Swimming is For Everybody
Experts recommend adults get 150 minutes of moderate activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity each week. Swimming is an excellent aerobic activity that works your entire body and cardiovascular system – an hour of swimming burns almost as many calories as running without all the impact on your bones and joints. According to the […]
Prioritize Brain Health
July 22nd is World Brain Day. Sponsored by the World Federation of Neurology (WFN), World Brain Day brings awareness of brain health’s importance and promotes prevention, advocacy, education, and access to resources and treatment. In honor of this year’s theme, “Leave No One Behind,” here are some simple ways to prioritize your brain health. Source: […]