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An open hand framed by a sunset "I've been tryin' to get down To the heart of the matter But my will gets weak And my thoughts seem to scatter But I think it's about Forgiveness, forgiveness…” Don Henley, The Heart of the Matter, 1989 As human beings, we are familiar with the concept of needing to forgive those who have wronged us. However, people are often uncertain about how to accomplish forgiveness (7) or understand its importance in their own health and wellbeing (9). This article...

Effects of Meditation Meditation has been used as a tool for centuries as a way to connect the mind and body, to connect to the sacred, to improve health, reduce stress and anxiety as well as to center oneself.  Regular meditation has been found to (1): Reduce stress Improve sleep quality Reduce anxiety and depression Improve mood and improve positive outlook Increase self-awareness Increase compassion towards self and others Improve focus and attention span Boost the body’s immune function...

a photo of colorful autumn leaves falling from a tree; photo courtesy of Unsplash The article The Choreography of Balance, part 1 explored the complex mechanisms which the body uses to maintain physical balance. This article, The Choreography of Balance, part 2 , will examine the incidence of falls in the U.S., risk factors for falls, ways to address risk factors and also explore fall prevention for everyone, regardless of age. Incidence of falls in the U.S. According to the Centers for...