5 Ways To Avoid Common Workout Injuries

Regular exercise the one of the pillars to living a long and independent lifestyle but sometimes being active also leaves us prone to injury which can sideline our efforts. Experiencing and injury can be setback which can affect us not just physically but mentally and emotionally as well. Luckily …

One More Time - MWM

"The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time." - Thomas Edison This quote reminds us to keep going, keep trying, and that will lead to success. Meredith

5 Reasons Why Social Connections Are Important As You Age

As we age, it can be easy to be less social or interact less with close friends and family. Children grow up and have their own lives and schedules. We may have less close friends and opportunities to share time with meaningful people. These social connections can be crucial to our health and longe…

Action - MWM

"Action is the foundational key to success." - Pablo Picasso  This quote reminds us that in order to succeed we need to do! Meredith

Why Is Eating Healthy So Expensive?

Heading to the grocery store can be a stressful experience these days especially if you enjoy eating healthy foods like lean meats, fruits and vegetables. It can be challenging trying to fill your cart with these items in a world where the prices just don't seem to add up fairly. The temptation to …

Struggle - MWM

"If there is no struggle, there is no progress." - Frederick Douglass This quote reminds us that we must embrace the struggle, because it is in that that we make progress and growth. Meredith

How Stress Affects Your Body And What You Can Do About It

Dealing with common stress affects everyone at times in our lives and it can be challenging to live normally when under stress. Unfortunately this can also affect us physically through our bodies which can causes aches, pains, headaches etc. Fortunately there are a few things you can try to help yo…

In Control - MWM

"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." – Andy Warhol This quote reminds us that we are in control of our lives, and what changes we must grow with…time is inevitably going to go forward. Meredith

What To Do When Your Loved Ones Have Limitations

Staying mobile and living an active lifestyle is the holy grail of aging. However, not all of us will be able to be as active as we'd like in our golden years. What happens when you are still very much independent and mobile but your spouse or loved one is not? This can present many challenges esp…

Change & Growth - MWM

"Change is inevitable. Growth is optional." – John Maxwell This quote reminds us that we are always changing, but how we grow from it is an option we must choose. Meredith