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What's All This About the Mediterranean Diet? A Brief Breakdown of the Hype Hey Y'all, I'm sure you've heard about the Mediterranean diet by now. It's making it's rounds on social media, the news, and in many health articles, but if you aren't familiar with it here's a quick rundown. Basically, the Mediterranean diet emphasizes whole, minimally processed foods like colorful vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, fish, nuts, seeds, olive oil, etc. etc. It's less about restriction and more about enjoying food that fuels your body and supports long-term health. But let's be real, the word diet  feels restrictive and temporary, or even a little judgy. Like, ' oh great they're talking about another fad diet' . That’s why I'm tossing the word diet out altogether.  Moving forward we're calling it the Mediterranean lifestyle  ...a nourishing and satisfying way of eating that has proven itself across cultures bordering the Mediter...

Accessible Gardening A Sensory Guide for Different Bodies Hey Everyone, It's that time of year again where we dust off our garden gloves and pull out the tools for starting or reviving our gardens.  Gardening is more than just planting seeds, pulling weeds, and posting pics to social media, although that's enjoyable as well. It's therapy in some ways. There's the joy of creating and nurturing something while moving about the garden, grounding yourself with nature, and experiencing moments of mindfulness that makes it so addictive! And no matter your age, ability, or experience, there are  ways to get connected to the earth. It doesn't matter if you live with a vision or hearing impairment, limited mobility, or just need a little extra support in the garden, there are creative and soothing ways to still dig around in the dirt and hopefully, get some blooms. 🌸 For the Visually Impaired  Let the Garden Speak Through Scent and Touch When one sense fades, others usually...

Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer's A New PBS Documentary  Premiered May 5, 2025 From Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s, Sue Darrow and her partner Janice Goldberg in Manhattan. (Credit: PBS) Hey Everyone, I'd like to suggest a documentary that I found very thought-provoking and informative. It premiered back in May, but if you have Passport you can go and watch it from the PBS website. It may also be available on Youtube. Here's the link and a brief description: Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s is an intimate portrayal of three families confronting the unique challenges of Alzheimer’s and how this progressive neurodegenerative disease transforms roles and relationships. Whether it's a partner caring for a loved one or an adult child shifting into being their parent's caregiver, these stories show how families evolve when a loved one is diagnosed. https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/matter-of-mind-my-alzheimers/?utm_source=Next+Avenue+Email+Newsletter&utm_ca...