Have you ever noticed that when you're tired, hungry, stressed, and haven't exercised in days… everything feels harder? You have less patience. You worry more. Little problems feel like big problems. You can't focus. And somehow the laundry becomes the final straw. It's tempting to think, "I just need to get my mindset right." But what if mindset isn't the place to start? I've been reading Brain Energy by psychiatrist Dr. Chris Palmer, and one of the things that struck me mos

If you’re like many people, dementia is one of the greatest fears associated with aging. In Canada, more than 750,000 people are living with Alzheimer's or another form dementia, and that number continues to grow. While there is no cure, the Alzheimer Society of Canada emphasizes that lifestyle choices can play an important role in brain health and risk reduction. “There is growing evidence that adopting healthy lifestyle habits can help reduce the risk of developing dementia