How Do You Know if an Assisted Living Community is Great, Good, or Bad?

You’ve probably heard the wise advice to make two visits each assisted living facility you’re considering – one scheduled visit and one unannounced drop-in. But what should you do on these visits to decide which assisted living communities are good and which are not so good? A smart idea from Colorado’s Health Facilities and Emergency… Continue reading How Do You Know if an Assisted Living Community is Great, Good, or Bad?

Beware of Bad Plastic Surgeons

There are literally thousands of plastic surgeons in The United States alone.  Any surgeon practicing cosmetic procedures can call themselves a “cosmetic surgeon,” however, to be considered an actual plastic surgeon one must be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. This requires additional residency and training. There are also other board certifications that… Continue reading Beware of Bad Plastic Surgeons

The Brain and Our Habits

Researchers have now demonstrated what happens in the brain for habits to control behavior, and the finding could lead to new treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder and addictions. The study, published in Neuron, was led by Christina Gremel, assistant professor of psychology at the University of California San Diego, who began the work as a postdoctoral… Continue reading The Brain and Our Habits

7 Ways to Become A Positive Thinker

While it may seem as if good things just seem to happen to ‘good’ people and the good life seems to be easier for some to attain, than others, here’s some good news. These people don’t simply “get lucky”. Instead, they’re proactive in the way they live their lives. They’ve made a choice: to take… Continue reading 7 Ways to Become A Positive Thinker