by Patricia Linderman | Nov 19, 2024 | All Posts, Physical movement and caring for our bodies, Sleep
So many of us notice that we are getting up at night more often to use the bathroom. Maybe twice, three times or even more. We might think this is just normal aging and not do anything about it. But getting up twice or more at night is known as nocturia and deserves...
by Patricia Linderman | Jul 24, 2024 | All Posts, Sleep
Research keeps piling up about the importance of sleep, especially deep sleep, not only for our mood, energy and recovery, but also to reduce inflammation and support brain health. You may have seen the recent research that fluid channels open up in the brain during...
by Patricia Linderman | Jan 4, 2024 | All Posts, Food / Nutrition
A quick note at the start: Of course, not everyone can, or should, track their food or limit their eating plan. A Mediterranean-type plan with lots of unprocessed whole plant foods can help us get healthier, but it can’t necessarily solve obesity, which is a complex...
by Patricia Linderman | May 10, 2023 | All Posts, Fun and Joy, Stress management/ Mindfulness
Why did I write a song in January 2023 about “My Healthier Things”? During 2022 I typically enjoyed 1-2 units of alcohol per day (they sell Belgian beers at the Total Wine store), BUT I know that the health recommendation for women is zero to one....
by Patricia Linderman | Mar 23, 2023 | All Posts, Stress management/ Mindfulness
Trying to fall asleep just seems to make it more elusive. Sleep is more like something we surrender to. And we can create more (or less) favorable conditions for that surrender to happen. Research is piling up about the importance of quality sleep. For instance, our...
