Audivi Memory Banks, a company helping people with Alzheimer’s preserve their memories, has won the Maude’s Award for Alzheimer’s care. Founder Kristin Nelson shares how memory banking can ease dementia symptoms.
Fasting has been practiced for centuries, but how does it fit in with today’s medical knowledge? NTD speaks with Dr. Joel Evans, who explains the health benefits of fasting, from digestion to brain function.
Explore the importance of heritage cooking with Jenny McGruther from The Nourished Kitchen. NTD spoke to her about how traditional dishes connect us to our roots and the nutritional benefits of using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.
What if you could improve your mental health in just five minutes a day? NTD spoke with psychologist Tara Quinn-Cirillo, who shared her tips for taking charge of your mind when you’re short on time.
Life comes with responsibilities, and we have to take care of them. But with so much pressure, sometimes we forget to take care of ourselves. What can we do about this? NTD’s Chris Beers spoke with clinical psychologist Dr. Monica Vermani, who says we need to have compassion for ourselves.
Addressing attitude issues requires a lot of self-reflection. NTD spoke to Ricky Brown, a former U.S. Air Force veteran, a former commercial pilot, and the author of “The Five Hazardous Attitudes Study Guide: Ways to Win the War Within.” He talks about how attitudes he lists as anti-authority, invulnerability, macho, impulsivity, and resignation can extend […]
Are you waking up feeling tense sometimes, and maybe even a little bit sore? NTD invited Juliana Andrea Betancur, a certified personal trainer with Blink Fitness, to share some tips and stretches that we can use to help start the day off on the right foot.
Being overweight is a prevalent problem in the United States with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting that by 2020, 100 million American adults were obese. More and more people are now turning to weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. NTD spoke to Daniella Dayoub Forrest, a functional health and wellness coach and the author […]
Clinical psychologist Lauren Cook shares essential strategies for maintaining family harmony in a fast-paced world. She emphasizes face-to-face communication and proactive support within the family.
Is healing the inner child a crucial part of personal growth? And what does the term “inner child” actually mean? Ramaa Krishnan explains what it is and why it’s important to be at peace with yourself. She is the founder of the Full Bloomed Lotus Center for Self-Awareness and the author of “The Yoga of […]
Mindful parenting involves being present with children and giving them undivided attention. According to Holly Swenson, a registered nurse and the author of “Stop, Drop, Grow, & Glow,” this can lead to deeper connections within the family and the release of any guilt that might have arisen from not always having been present or available. […]
A new study by the Universities of Bath and Southhampton found that 10 minutes of daily mindfulness practice can enhance your mental well-being and increase motivation. What other positive effects are there, and how can you incorporate those short practice sessions into your life? NTD spoke with Jacqueline Campbell, an emotional intelligence coach for entrepreneurs […]
Puppysphere combines yoga and puppies—to really hit two birds with one stone!!! Yoga class participants get the extra boost of dopamine-inducing puppies with their exercise routine, while the pups get accustomed to people and are better socialized in preparation for their forever home. Maggie Pope, an event supervisor at Puppysphere, joined NTD to talk about […]
Poetry therapist Patti Russo created “Partners in Rhyme” to connect high schoolers with older adults through poetry. The program fosters intergenerational bonds, combating loneliness, and sparking meaningful connections.
In today’s world, it may seem like everything keeps getting louder and moving faster, and it can prove stressful to try to keep up. However, an increasing number of people are embracing sound therapy to try to calm both the mind and the body. Some people even claim that the right sounds can have healing […]
A Michigan Medicine study suggests that parents of young children can receive an average of almost 300 cellphone notifications per day, serving as a significant stressor. NTD spoke to Dr. Marschall Runge, the CEO of Michigan Medicine and the executive vice president of medical affairs at the University of Michigan, who shared more about the […]
Despite their bad reputation, ultra-processed foods have become so ubiquitous that avoiding them usually means overhauling your entire diet—for every meal of the day. From sugary cereals at breakfast to frozen pizzas at dinner, plus in-between snacks of potato chips, sodas, and ice cream, ultra-processed foods make up about 60 percent of the U.S. diet, […]
A Chicago countertop maker faces $1 million in penalties after a worker needed a double lung transplant allegedly due to illness caused by silica dust exposure, federal safety inspectors said on Monday. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted an inspection and issued $1 million in penalties after finding that the company exposed its […]
New research has discovered that disease-carrying Aedes aegypti mosquitoes can use their senses, including the ability to detect infrared radiation (IR), to enhance their ability to find hosts. The research, conducted by a team at the University of California in Santa Barbara (UCSB), also found that this newly identified sense largely increases the insects’ host-seeking […]
If you’re going into a public restroom, you may want to take a quick step back after flushing, as the swirling water creates an invisible aerosol that will carry whatever pathogen may be residing in the toilet bowl up and into your nostrils. A study by a team from the University of Colorado Boulder, published […]
