A single day at the Kananaskis Nordic Spa this past week with my BFF felt like the equivalent of a week on a tropical beach. The spa was fabulous, but it was accentuated by time spent with someone special. The kind of connection that restores your faith in humanity, with uplifting conversation about solving all of the world's problems. That time together melted away all of my anxieties faster than the warm pools, eucalyptus saunas and cold plunges.   Our conversation drifted effortlessly...

The Modern Brain Under Pressure   Does it feel like anxiety and overwhelm have become your brain's new normal?   It's hard not   to react to world events...politics, economics, the environment...so it's no surprise that chronic stress and anxiety are increasing to epidemic levels. But anxiety doesn't always stem from extrinsic factors – it's really a biological state rather than a mindset. The human brain is actually hardwired for anxiety with our built-in fight-or-flight response. The parts...

I've been asked several times in the past few weeks about the new Alzheimer's drug Lecanemab (marketed under the name Leqembi). It's obviously on peoples' minds, with questions like:    What's the hype all about and why is it getting so much attention?    Is this drug suitable for my friend or parent?    Does it actually cure Alzheimer's?   Is it safe?    How much does it cost?   These are some important questions, so I'll sum things up for you.     Lecanemab is the first Alzheimer's drug...