Author Archives for Danielle Palli

Living On Purpose (Focus on Physical Activity)

February 3, 2022 3:15 pm Published by Comments Off on Living On Purpose (Focus on Physical Activity)

Larksfield Place has created an insightful Living on Purpose video series to document their “Living It” experience. Each week, they are focused on a different pillar of wellness. This week, the focus is on physical health. The choices we make for our physical health (e.g., such as regular exercise) impact our vitality and longevity. In this interview, Larksfield resident Dr. […]


AARP Discusses the Overlooked Areas We Need to Exercise

January 24, 2022 2:44 pm Published by Comments Off on AARP Discusses the Overlooked Areas We Need to Exercise

When we think about staying active and exercising, we typically think of keeping our arms, legs, and back strong. What we may overlook, however, are exercises that support functional movement and keep our joints healthy. In addition to paying attention to our hips, knees, ankles, and feet, this AARP article also identifies the need to maintain a strong core and […]


Hugs are Good for Your Health!

January 21, 2022 1:30 pm Published by Comments Off on Hugs are Good for Your Health!

January 21, 2022, is National Hugging Day! From less anxiety to a healthier immune system, hugging provides amazing benefits. Discover four unique ways that hugging helps our health. CLICK HERE to read more.


Life Reconstructed: An Interview with Sudden Widow Coach Teresa Beshwate

January 13, 2022 2:06 pm Published by Comments Off on Life Reconstructed: An Interview with Sudden Widow Coach Teresa Beshwate

This week on the Dr. Roger & Friends: The Bright Side of Longevity podcast, Sudden Widow Coach, Teresa Beshwate shares her story of moving forward despite her heartbreak, offering tools for widows needing comfort and tips for friends and family seeking to be supportive. CLICK HERE to tune in.


Resolutions That Work, Changes That Stick!

December 30, 2021 9:51 am Published by Comments Off on Resolutions That Work, Changes That Stick!

In this Dr. Roger & Friends: The Bright Side of Longevity episode, hosts Dr. Roger, Teresa, and Danielle discuss making small, measurable steps toward lasting life changes. Change comes in all forms, both in mindset and in action. The team shares why change is difficult and how we can make it easier on ourselves. This episode is a perfect way to kick […]


This New Year: Be the Tortoise

December 23, 2021 12:55 pm Published by Comments Off on This New Year: Be the Tortoise

By: Dr. Roger Landry, MD, MPH Back in 2016, I had my left ankle replaced. Yes, ankle. With the marvels of modern medicine, this too is possible. After decades of mounting pain and limited mobility as the result of a winter accident, I got to be a new man! Eventually, I was walking better and longer. I had more energy […]


What Centenarians Can Teach Us About Mindfulness

December 13, 2021 2:10 pm Published by Comments Off on What Centenarians Can Teach Us About Mindfulness

What if I told you that the single most destructive component to our physiology is our stress response? Would you believe me? It’s true. Stress rots us from within. Unfortunately, the chronic stress that we accept as part of living in our modern world is destructive to our cognitive function; it raises our risk for dementia, impacts learning and memory, suppresses our immune systems […]


Getting Serious About Humor and Play

December 13, 2021 2:25 am Published by Comments Off on Getting Serious About Humor and Play

By: Danielle Palli and Cera Meintzer “There is a thin line that separates laughter and pain, comedy and tragedy, humor and hurt.” -Erma Bombeck The Coal Miners in My Head (Danielle’s first brush with humor) When I was a child, I lost my hearing … at least, 80% of it, due to an ear infection in both ears, which was coupled with […]


Stressed Out? Here’s What You Can Do About It.

December 2, 2021 11:18 am Published by Comments Off on Stressed Out? Here’s What You Can Do About It.

By: Dr. Roger Landry, MD, MPH An antelope will run from an attacking lion and do it with more speed and strength than he normally might have. This amazing “Fight or Flight” response is something that humans, and all mammals, share. It is hardwired into our very DNA. In this “do or die” scenario, our bodies will produce epinephrine, cortisol and norepinephrine, substances that will give us […]


Beach Visualization: Exploring the Senses with Gratitude

November 23, 2021 1:05 pm Published by Comments Off on Beach Visualization: Exploring the Senses with Gratitude

As we approach Thanksgiving and are nearing the end of our #MasterTheMoment2021 campaign focused on the small moments that bring us joy, we thought we would share a visualization from our Master-PEACE Circle, led by team member Danielle Palli. In this meditation, we explore calling to mind our main senses of sight, hearing, sound, taste, and smell, as well as […]