Healthcare

By LAURA LEONARD
Doctor of Chiropractic
Los Alamos

When we think about retirement our focus tends to center on financial fitness and checking off the bucket list.

This is the honeymoon phase and once it ends there needs to be a plan for what comes next.

What roadblocks will there be? Several months back, I wrote an article on life purpose and mentioned a widely viewed TED Talk that I came across in my research, ‘The Four Phases of Retirement’ by Dr. Riley Moynes.

Fortunately for me, my article found its way through the information highway to Dr. Moynes and I received a signed copy of his book, The Four Read More

By JACCI GRUNINGER, MS, C-IAYT
Los Alamos

Ahhh … the elusive 8 hours. Isn’t that what many of us dream of when we aren’t tossing and turning and trying to sleep? The study of sleep is a relative newcomer to the health and wellbeing arena, but studies show that adequate sleep can lower our risk of certain cancers, dementia, heart attack, stroke, diabetes and even the common cold. You might also feel less motivated and of course lack energy when you don’t get enough sleep.

Research also shows that people who get better sleep suffer less from anxiety and are more creative. No longer the late night high achievers Read More

Courtesy/Glendon Cook

By GLENDON COOK, MD
Los Alamos Family Care
Los Alamos Medical Center

The beginning of a new year symbolizes a fresh start and, for many of us, it provides a renewed focus on our overall health and wellbeing.

That’s why so many of us set New Year’s resolutions intended to improve our wellness. Turning the page on the calendar gives us a chance to turn the page on old unhealthy habits, commit to being better, healthier versions of ourselves and look to the future with hope for what’s to come. Living a healthier life can reduce your risk of illnesses like heart disease, diabetes, Read More