Patricia FaustMay 64 minVolunteering, a Smart Way to Recover from COVID-19This past Sunday, my husband and I ran the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society fluid station for the Flying Pig Marathon in Cincinnati. This...
Patricia FaustMay 65 minThe Quest for Life PurposeThe Quest for Life Purpose Over the years your purpose in life may have been very clear. There was a career to develop or a family to...
Patricia FaustApr 75 minEmotion Commotion: Conscious vs Subconscious ThoughtsEmotion Commotion: Conscious vs Subconscious Thoughts The pandemic has served as a very extraordinary primer for introspective reflection....
Patricia FaustApr 73 minEmpathy: The Feelings of Others Does MatterCreating an ageless brain involves lifestyle habits created to support healthy aging. No matter how much you practice this healthy...
Patricia FaustMar 123 minFinding the Brighter Side of LifeThe unprecedented action of the Russian invasion into Ukraine has put everyone on alert. Our brains go into alert stage when there is a...
Patricia FaustMar 122 minAh - Spring Is HereThe onset of the seasons reminds us how tuned in our body and brain are to nature. In a little over a week, the northern hemisphere will...
Patricia FaustFeb 103 minLove Is In the Air and On the BrainIt is that time of year when love is celebrated – Valentine’s Day. Whether you are in the throes of new love or have been blessed with...
Patricia FaustFeb 102 minWhat's Good for Your Heart Is Good for Your Brainby Alzheimer's Prevention Bulletin With all the talk of hearts this month, let’s look at how heart health affects your brain. It turns...
Patricia FaustJan 136 minControl and the UncontrollableWhen I was researching this article, I came across a couple of article titles that I pulled: “Don’t Try and Control the Uncontrollable”...
Patricia FaustJan 135 minLate-Onset AlcoholismA number of years ago I wrote an article about the impact of drinking on older adults. Everyone got nervous about the topic because...
Patricia FaustDec 9, 20212 minIn Celebration of Our Christmas MemoriesThe Christmas holidays are such a treasure trove of memories. The sights, the sounds, and the scents of Christmas have very accessible...
Patricia FaustDec 9, 20215 minHow Does Santa Remember Who Is Naughty or Nice?There is no doubt that Santa always rises to the occasion of delivering all those gifts around the world on Christmas. But he isn’t the...
Patricia FaustNov 10, 20214 minDoes Anger Define Americans Today?It is hard not to notice that Americans are operating on their last nerve. Tempers are short, rudeness prevails, and anger is rampant. ...
Patricia FaustNov 10, 20213 minBeing Grateful When Times Are ToughI wanted to elaborate on gratitude during this Thanksgiving season. This blog post has run on other Thanksgivings. But COVID has kicked...
Patricia FaustOct 14, 20213 minHead, Heart, and Gut - Three Brains Are Better Than OneWe work so hard to take care of our brains and that hard work can bring about amazing changes. What if I told you we have three brains?!...
Patricia FaustOct 14, 20215 minThe Vagus Nerve - The Great ConnectorThere are twelve cranial nerves in the body. They come in pairs and help to link the brain with other areas of the body, such as the...
Patricia FaustSep 9, 20213 minThe Value of Finding Your Life Purpose“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” Mark Twain Let’s go for the big idea...
Patricia FaustSep 9, 20216 minMind Body Spirit - In Consideration of All of YouRecent years have proven to be a renaissance for the integration of Mind-Body medicine. The idea that our thoughts, feelings, beliefs,...
Patricia FaustAug 5, 20214 minThe Effect of Climate Change on Our BrainsIt is obvious and science confirms that we are in the process of climate change. What makes this different from other climate cycles the...
Patricia FaustAug 5, 20214 minBefore, During, and After the Pandemic - the Joy We Receive from Pet OwnershipOver the course of the 2020 lockdown, over 11 million U.S. households have gotten a new pet. The big question at the time was – why? For...