Benefits of Sleeping With Your Window Open (even in the winter)
Eloise (not her real name) is a 96-year-old woman who has been a patient of mine for over 15 years. She’s got some trouble with her vision, and she’s had one of her knees replaced…but besides that, she remains remarkably healthy. It’s probably no surprise to learn that she never smoked, drank very little alcohol, […]
The 4 Benefits of Green Spaces on Health and the Environment
Parks and green spaces in cities have been around almost as long as the concept of cities. Once people started gathering together and society changed from a farming focus to an industrial focus in the 1800s, small, green oases were prized and preserved as the cities grew in population and business expanded. Even before extensive […]
7 Benefits of Fresh Air That You Don’t Want to Miss
When you were younger, you might remember your mother telling you to get outside and get some fresh air. That could have been because you were driving her nuts (most likely) or the fact that she knew that fresh air was good for the body and the mind. Today we struggle with preoccupations indoors like […]
Why This Is the Best All Around Exercise Ever (and loads of fun too)
The least expensive gym in my town advertises that they charge $10/month (it’s really more like $18 if you add up all the fees) and the most expensive one charges $85/month. That’s why, every day when I lace up my hiking boots, I feel like I’m saving a bundle. And yes, I lace up those […]
