How Your Grip Strength Affects Your Overall Health

Daily activities like carrying groceries from the car to the kitchen and holding hand railings while going up and down stairs have something in common... we use our grip to do these things. Grip strength is easily overlooked when it comes to how it contributes to our overall health.  Having a good …

Thank you - MWM

“Every life is a story. Thank you for being part of my story.” This quote is a thank you from me to you all, for making each day enjoyable. Meredith

How Regular Movement Can Help Alleviate Body Aches

Body aches and pains are a common way of life for most people especially as we age. These aches and pains are not necessarily "serious" injuries but more of a side effect from constant wear and tear of the body over time. Shoulders, knees, hips and your back all get heavy use depending on your life…

Optimism - MWM

“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” —Helen Keller This quote reminds us to stay optimistic in order to succeed and achieve! Meredith

5 Easy Tips to Help You Relax

Living a busy and active lifestyle can be a great way to remain healthy both mentally and physically. Proper amounts of work, exercise and social activities all can contribute to a healthy life in the long run. However, this can also make it hard to slow down and find periods of relaxation. Finding…

Success From Failures - MWM

“Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success.” —Dale Carnegie This quote reminds us that sometimes failures help lead you to success. Meredith

3 Best Ways to Ease Back Into Exercising After a Break

There are many reasons why people may have stepped away or taken a break from regular exercise. Injuries can occur, unexpected illness or just life in general can throw us some curve balls that interfere with our lives. This is entirely OK and normal. You can't control what will happen in life but…

Taking Honest Chances - MWM

“It is only when we take chances that our lives improve. The initial and the most difficult risk we need to take is to become honest.” —Walter Anderson This quote reminds us to be honest with ourselves, and take chances that are best for us. Meredith

6 Ways To Help Improve Your Memory

As we age, it may be easy to assume that our memory will be affected and there is nothing we can do about it. This may be true for some cases but in reality, our memory and cognitive sharpness is just like any other muscle in our bodies. The attention we pay to "exercising" our minds is just as im…

Grateful - MWM

“I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual.” — Henry David Thoreau This quote is a reminder to you all how grateful I am for you! I thank you each day for helping make me who I am today. Meredith