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15 08, 2022

Pay it Forward During Human Kindness Week

Patricia Neuray2022-12-19T02:55:19-05:00August 15th, 2022|Categories: Human Kindness Week, Kindness, Mindset|Tags: #FirstLanticHealthcare, #HumanKindnessWeek, #Kindness, FirstLantic|

Have you ever wondered how much better the world could be if we were all just a bit kinder? What if global crises brought out the best in humanity instead of the worst? While that may sound a little kumbaya, there is no doubt that we could all use more happiness and a little less hate. So, why not set a goal for yourself and do one good deed each day during Human Kindness Week, celebrated from August 25th to August 31st? FirstLantic offers ten suggestions for ways that you can help to spread a little bit of goodwill. Adopt a pet You don't have to limit your kindness to humans. Giving a pet a forever home is one way to open your heart. [...]

1 08, 2022

Four Ways to Keep Your Brain Healthy As You Age

Patricia Neuray2022-12-19T21:10:30-05:00August 1st, 2022|Categories: Aging, Alzheimers, Brain Health, Dementia, Health, Mental Wellness, Mindset|Tags: #Alzheimers, #BrainHealth, #FirstLanticHealthcare, #Health, #HealthyBrain, #HealthyDiet, #HealthyEating, #HomeHealthcare, #MentalWellness, depression|

Have you ever believed the familiar adage that you can't teach an old dog new tricks? That you are simply past the point of being able to learn different things once you reach a certain age? If you have entertained those thoughts, then FirstLantic has some information that might change your mind. Scientific evidence shows that while for most people, raw mental horsepower declines after the age of 30, knowledge and expertise keep increasing even beyond the age of 80. Data also suggests that drive and curiosity are catalysts for new skill acquisition, even during late adulthood. And intellectually engaged people tend to be lifelong learners regardless of their age. The more intellectually curious, the more they continue to gain knowledge, including vocabulary. Another [...]

13 12, 2021

How to Make Your Holidays Stress-Free

Patricia Neuray2022-12-19T20:49:54-05:00December 13th, 2021|Categories: #holidays, #Stess, Celebrations, Mindset|Tags: #Celebrations, #HolidayStress, #Mindset, #PostiveMindset, #Stress, FirstLantic|

For some of us, the holidays can be the best time of the year. For others, it’s one big stress-induced season. But does it have to be? Why do we let something that should be joyful turn into something that gives us anxiety? One reason is that many of us put too much pressure on ourselves to have the perfect Norman Rockwell image of a holiday. In fact, a survey conducted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) found that the holidays contributed to feeling sad or dissatisfied for many of those surveyed. 68 percent reported feeling financially strained, 63 percent said there was too much pressure, and 57 percent said they had unrealistic expectations. So, let's try turning that around this year. Let's try some [...]

6 12, 2021

You’re Only as Young as You Feel

Patricia Neuray2022-12-19T20:50:05-05:00December 6th, 2021|Categories: Growth Mindset, Health, mental health, Mental Wellness, Mindset|Tags: #GrowthMindset, #Mindset, #Seniors, #ThinkingPositive, mental wellness|

We have all heard the old adage that it’s all in your head. But what if it really is? What if your mindset could literally change your life for the better? Well, the reality is that it can. At least the right attitude can. Scientists have done a vast amount of research on how the mind affects the body. And it becomes even more critical as you age. And that’s when that other cliché turns out to be correct as well; “you’re only as old as you feel." In fact, studies have shown that people with a positive mindset about aging live on average 7.5 years longer than those without because attitude affects happiness, health, the speed of the aging process, and even how long we [...]