Tag Archives: success

Conscientiousness is the Secret to Longevity

          Nothing will ever be as important as the quality of the decisions you make.  “I don’t tell lies, because I can look into the future and see that it is more trouble than it’s worth.” – Chloe, Age 7 Many researchers are looking for the fountain of youth and hoping…

Create Your Own Genius Network

The health of your peer group is one of the strongest predictors of your own health and longevity. Make your friends and family your health-conscious allies and give yourself a better chance of staying on track toward your goals! Research has demonstrated that strong relationships are associated with health, happiness and success. The health of…

Tips for Making Groups Succeed

The company you keep can influence the quality of your life, your risk for illness, and also, how long you will live.  Watch Dr. Amen discuss the importance of your peer group in this video. Excerpt from: Unleash the Power of the Female Brain, Chapter 12 Being involved with The Daniel Plan at Saddleback Church…

The Secret to Long-Term Success

Researchers studying the world’s healthiest people found that belonging to “the right tribe”—a social network that supports healthy behavior—is the secret to sustained health and longevity. Learn why in this video with Dr. Amen! The company you keep can influence the quality of your life, your risk for illness, and also, how long you will…

Good Health is Contagious

Tana encourages you to “infect” others with your healthy habits, as they are contagious. But of course, the opposite is also true! Perhaps you’ve heard of disease “hotspots” (places where certain diseases are more common). But, did you know that scientists have also discovered “cold spots,” where chronic disorders like diabetes, cancer, and heart disease…

BARRIER BUSTING – Overcoming the People, Places, and Things That Sabotage Success

Eileen, one of our All-Stars, was doing great with our weight-loss program and was thrilled to see the pounds melting away as she adopted brain healthy eating habits. But then she took a trip to Las Vegas and had to eat at one of those opulent buffets that Vegas is known for. You know the…

What Happens When You Eat Too Much Sugar? by Tana Amen, BSN, RN

Chronic, excessive sugar consumption, no matter its form, can lead to hyperinsulinemia. All carbohydrates must be broken down to their simplest form, glucose and fructose, before they enter the bloodstream and can be used for energy. It doesn’t matter if it is licorice, pasta, brown rice, or oatmeal; it must be broken down to its…