Posts by Jill Pastore

Health & Wellness #98 – Grip Strength: Why it’s one of the best predictors of long-term health.

According to Drs. Dr. Muhammad J. Anwar, Dr. Juan Chavez, MD and Dr. Lucia Mireles-Chavez, MD, grip[…]

Health & Wellness #96: Zone 2 Training: The “magic” heart rate for metabolic health

Zone 2 training is a moderate-intensity aerobic exercise performed at 60% to 70% of your maximum heart[…]

Health & Wellness #94: Boundaries as Self-Care: How saying “no” protects your physical health

Setting boundaries is essential for protecting your mental health, reducing emotional stress, and building respectful relationships. Saying[…]

Health & Wellness #92: Sound Healing – Using binaural beats and frequencies for deep focus

Sound healing is a complementary practice that uses specific tones, frequencies, and vibrations from instruments like singing[…]

Health & Wellness #90: Forest Bathing (Shinrin-yoku): The physiological benefits of being near trees

Forest bathing, or Shinrin-yoku, is the Japanese practice of mindfully immersing oneself in a forest or green[…]

Health & Wellness #88: The Psychology of Clutter: Why a messy room creates a messy mind

Have you ever noticed how your environment affects your mood and how you feel? Maybe you’ve walked[…]

Health & Wellness #86: Living with the Seasons – Adjusting your workout intensity to the time of year

Should I change my workout with the seasons? Many people think they should exercise the same way[…]

Health & Wellness #84: The Power of Awe – How seeking “big moments” reduces cortisol

Awe is an emotion combining profound wonder, respect, and sometimes fear, usually inspired by something vast, majestic,[…]

Health & Wellness #83: Digital Minimalism – A guide to a weekend “analog” reset

Taking multiple-day breaks from digital devices (or a “digital detox”) helps lower stress, resets dopamine levels to[…]

Health & Wellness #82: Heavy Metals in Daily Life – How to reduce exposure from cookware and water

Heavy metals like lead, cadmium, and arsenic are toxic hazards that can leach into your food and[…]

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