by Ted Doyle | Nov 13, 2019 | Senior Living Blog
Tai chi combines slow movements, deep breathing, and meditation and is meant to stimulate the flow of “chi,” or vital energy, throughout the body. The ancient tradition, which originated in China as a martial art and is often referred to as “meditation in motion,” has...
by Ted Doyle | Sep 9, 2019 | Senior Living Blog
The Chinese character for mindfulness is translated to mean “presence of heart.” Jon Kabat-Zinn, the founding director of UMass Medical School’s Center for Mindfulness, explains that mindfulness is about “living your life as if it really mattered, moment by moment by...
by Ted Doyle | Nov 5, 2018 | Senior Living Blog
We’ve talked a lot on these pages about the benefits of exercise for seniors, in everything from disease prevention to managing chronic illness to improving cognitive function. At LCB we prioritize physical activity as one of our Four Pillars of Engagement – the...
by Ted Doyle | Mar 15, 2016 | Senior Living Blog
Sitting is the new smoking – remember that headline from not too long ago? Medical experts continue to sound the alarm regarding the health dangers of sitting too long during the day, including increased risk of heart disease and diabetes. These dangers only increase...