Sea Turtle Receives Acupuncture
A sea turtle, nicknamed Bassoon, arrived in Baltimore after getting stranded in Cape Cod along with 29 other turtles. The National Aquarium noticed that he was unable to open his jaw, leaving him unable to eat. After a CT scan, he was diagnosed with myositis of the...
How to Adjust to the End of Daylight Savings Time
One of the things we most love about fall is the colorful leaves, the buildup to Thanksgiving, the cooling of temperatures. What we may not enjoy is the days getting shorter and darker and the switch to the end of Daylight Savings Time, causing a possible drop in...
Tips for Staying Cool in Extreme Heat – Even Without Air Conditioning
With Marin County temperatures hitting 110 degrees in the summer, it’s important to plan ahead on how to deal with the extreme heat. In fact, rising heat has been increasing in occurrence and duration, according to the Environmental Protection Agency and this trend...
How to Maintain Brain Resilience
Every brain changes with age, and mental function changes along with it. Mental decline is common, and we all want to find ways to boost function as we age. But cognitive impairment is not inevitable. Here are 8 ways you can help maintain brain function. 1. Get mental...
Six Healthy Reasons to Live in Marin County
Adapted from the Marin Magazine July 2022 article by Maria De La O Marin County, CA has always been a mecca for health and wellness. In fact, a 2022 report from the University of Wisconsin and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation lists Marin as no.1 in the country in...
What You Need to Know to Stay Healthy while Traveling
We can expect that the number of people traveling will undoubtedly be the highest we’ve seen since 2019 as the virus wanes or causes less severe symptoms. That being said being said, the potential of getting sick while on vacation has always been there, especially...