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Did you ever wonder if you could die of a broken heart?  Strong emotions such as grief, anger, fear, or excitement can affect your well-being.

Heartbreak is expressed through fine art on screen, stage, and literature, as well as through music, painting, and sculptures. The fine arts often explore the highs and lows of relationships, hardships, illness, loss, and grief and the devastating impact it has on the human spirit. Many movies, paintings, and literature come to mind, reminding us that heartbreak’s timeless rendezvous with humanity is epic and spans centuries. Heartbreak is a very real and profound part of the human experience. But did you ever think there was an actual physiologic response? Art tells us so and scientists are studying the effects of a broken heart on the b

According to the American Heart Association, cardiac death is 5% higher during the holidays compared to the rest of the year. Don’t be a statistic!

The holiday season is a significant nutrition setback as we indulge in delectable holiday gastronomy. Mindful planning and pro-activity put the brakes on holiday weight gain, elevated cholesterol, poorly managed diabetes, and high blood pressure, all leading to self-hate and negative self-talk.

It’s more than just the holiday fare that will get you. It could also be stress. Preparing for the holidays is a major stressor for many who feel compelled to keep the magic alive. From meal planning, decorating, baking, shopping, and visiting with family, the expense takes a toll on your health. Especially while c

Chicken Soup: Not Just For the Soul

Welcoming autumn with fresh bone broth is mandatory in my home. The kids start craving chicken soup as soon as August, and sometimes, it’s tough to hold them off till October.

Bone broth is one of the most beneficial foods you can give your body. You can make it part of your routine by simmering the ingredients and breaking it down into smaller, concentrated, frozen portions kept on hand to make soups, rice, or as a base for gravies and sauces.

I like to make my broth with beef and chicken bones. You can buy beef bones for broth in most supermarkets or butcher shops. Organic beef bones are preferred; however, they are not always easily accessible.

Whenever we have a rotisserie chicken, I throw the carcass i