A space for evidence-informed wellness resources and ongoing learning!

I’m finally having some time and mental space to log on and work on this site after a long extended break and I’m recharged to once again discover interesting research and new resources worth sharing. Your time is super valuable, so the goal is to create a site that has resources you can glance through when you’re thinking of making a change or just looking for inspiration on how to begin.

I just received notice on this free 7-day reset program available in the month of January to help support Cancer Survivors as well as those involved in a caretaking role find support to kickstart the New Year!

7-Day Whole-Person Reset - Presented by CancerChoices
Join any time during the month of January for a healthy start to 2026
Our free 7-Day Whole-Person Reset is designed to meet you gently where you are, offering practical lifestyle approaches
and evidence-informed guidance that support healing—not overwhelm.

Over 7 days, you’ll receive one short email each day—simple, doable steps to help you feel steadier and more supported as you move into 2026.

I’m sure I’ve mentioned this over the years, but I don’t agree with the complete trashing of the idea of making a New Year’s Resolution. I do understand that a resolution without a plan is probably not the best way to set yourself up for success, but hey, at least your thinking healthy-ish!

I can advise that it might be helpful to break down your goal into smaller steps that will make it easier to achieve.

My exercise program needs improvement.. so I’m thinking of maybe trying to find two 15-minute windows during the day (I work remotely) to get some exercise in, rather than wait until the end of the day when I’m tired and trying to go for the whole 30 minutes.

Mindful.org is offering their 12-minute Meditation to
Set an Intention for Your Future with Rich Fernandez

Whatever your intention is for 2026, I hope that you continue to believe that your wellness, both physical and mental, should be a top priority!

Dec. 11, 2025 - Tea linked to stronger bones in older women - Flinders University, Australia
”The research, published in the journal Nutrients, followed nearly 10,000 women aged 65 and older over a decade to explore whether their daily habits of sipping coffee or tea were linked to changes in bone mineral density (BMD), a key indicator of osteoporosis risk.” Researchers found that tea drinkers had a slightly higher total hip BMD compared to non-tea drinkers and moderate coffee consumption, about two to three cups per day, did not appear to harm bone health, but that drinking more than five cups daily was linked to lower BMD, suggesting that higher coffee consumption may be detrimental.

Dec. 10, 2025 - Key chemical in dark chocolate may slow down ageing - King’s College London, UK
Theobromine, a plant compound that comes from cocoa, could have anti-ageing properties.
The study compared levels of theobromine in people’s blood, with blood-based markers of biological ageing.
“Biological age markers indicate how old your body seems based on its health and function, as opposed to the years you have lived.”
Researchers “…found that those who had higher theobromine circulating in their blood had a biological age that was lower than their actual age.”

Dec. 8, 2025 - Insufficient sleep associated with decreased life expectancy - Oregon Health & Science University
”A good night’s sleep is more than a luxury: New research from Oregon Health & Science University suggests that insufficient sleep may shorten your life.” According to researchers, “As a behavioral driver for life expectancy, sleep stood out more than diet, more than exercise, more than loneliness — indeed, more than any other factor except smoking.” According to study senior author Andrew McHill, Ph.D., “We’ve always thought sleep is important, but this research really drives that point home: People really should strive to get seven to nine hours of sleep if at all possible.”

Dec. 3, 2025 - Vitamin C from food boosts collagen levels in skin – University of Otago, New Zealand|
“We know that vitamin C is required for collagen production. This fact has inspired the addition of vitamin C to many skin cream formulations. However, vitamin C is highly water soluble and poorly absorbed through the outer skin barrier. Our study shows that the skin is extremely good at absorbing vitamin C from the blood circulation. The study used Kiwifruit, but researchers anticipate that other vitamin C rich foods would have similar beneficial effects. The recommendation from this study is “..is to keep your plasma levels optimal, which we know can be easily achieved in a healthy person with a vitamin C intake of around 250mg per day.”