The Unexpected Gift of Daily Meditation Practice

-by Bill Plake- There are many benefits to be gained by simply dedicating some time each day to practicing meditation. It as been a tradition deeply revered and ingrained into the cultural fabric of various Eastern cultures. That’s not the case so much here in the “West”, where up until fairly recently it was largely…

Changing Lifestyle Habits: Starting with What’s Already Available

-by Bill Plake- If you’re like most people, you’ve considered at one time or another the possibility of improving your lifestyle health habits. I know I have (and continue to do so). Maybe you’d like to become more physically active. Maybe you’d like to start eating more mindfully. Or maybe you’d like to find a…

Avoid These 6 Mistakes When Starting an Exercise Program

-by Bill Plake- Exercise is essential to the health and well being of people of all ages. And for older adults, regular, well-prescribed exercise has very particular, measurable benefits, as described in an article by the Harvard Medical School. For older populations, exercise can help: Prevent disease (particularly chronic, metabolic conditions, like diabetes, heart disease…