Sound Health

Is 100 really the new 70?

For a “cognitive super-ager” the answer is yes.

The term super-ager is used to describe a person nearing the end of the human lifespan with the mental abilities of a person...

It’s encouraging to see new research on music’s positive effects on the brain. Especially since the rates of dementia diagnoses show no signs of trending downward anytime soon.

In fact, the rate of d...

The secret to sparking workout motivation

Picture the absolute best party you’ve ever attended.

Maybe it was a wild wedding reception, milestone birthday celebration, or a crazy Saturday night in co...

They can live to be 300 years old, weigh more than four tons, and aren’t considered “adults” until they’re 125 years old. (Talk about longevity!)

No, I’m not talking about some sort of mythical creat...

Interacting with a hidden and often overlooked part of your body could hold the key to improving your relationship with sleep and stress.

I’m talking about stimulating the vagus nerve.

And learning ...

Your body has been healing and regenerating for your entire life. In fact, Stanford researchers estimate that your body replaces a majority of its cells every seven to 10 years.

You are constantly ex...

If you ignore your computer when it starts acting strange, chances are, something is going to stop working soon.

The same goes for your health—especially your nervous system.

The nervous system is a...

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is one of the most common health conditions afflicting Americans. Approximately 75 million American adults—that’s about one in three—suffer from it.

High blood p...

by Jim Donovan

Every year, millions of people in Japan flock to the forest for a “bath.”

No, this isn’t some far-out hippie festival in the woods… (Trust me, I’ve been to plenty of those).

And no, ...

by Jim Donovan, M.Ed.

Companionship.

It's a very underrated mood booster.

And that's why I love my dog.

Come rain or sunny weather, our canine companions are always there for us with an attitude o...