Finding What Gives You Purpose

Finding What Gives You Purpose By: Dr. Roger Landry “I don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve.”    ~Dr. Albert Schweitzer Wouldn’t it be wonderful if there were a signpost that clearly defines what direction to […]

Bringing Calmness to Any Situation

Bringing Calmness to Any Situation By: Dr. Roger Landry, MD, MPH Silence is a source of great strength.   ~Lao Tzu In the Standford University publication, “Compassion’s Curative Power,” Emma Seppala, PhD and associate director of Stanford School of Medicine’s The Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE), shares that most of us are “wired for empathy,” and states: “Whenever we look […]

What will you be doing five years from now?

What will you be doing five years from now? By: Dr. Roger Landry, MD, MPH  When you picture yourself five years from now, what will you be doing? Maybe it will be traveling somewhere new where you’ll be walking and climbing stairs. Perhaps you’ll be sitting on the floor, playing a game with your grandkids or learning to play a […]

We Are Meant to Move! 

We Are Meant to Move!  By: Dr. Roger Landry, MD, MPH  What happens when we move? Well, for one thing, our brains are healthier when we move. Exercise reduces inflammation in our bodies and stimulates the release of chemicals in our brain that allow us to grow new blood vessels and create new brain cells. This has been linked to […]

The Warrior Within Us  

The Warrior Within Us   By: Dr. Roger Landry, MD, MPH  The Art of War is a series of essays written over 2,400 years ago by Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu. It has been referenced as a guide for how many now conduct themselves in business, sports or any competitive endeavor, and tucked within its pages on military strategy are […]

Superficiality vs. Substance

Superficiality vs. Substance By: Dr. Roger Landry, MD, MPH  In the fall, the leaves of many trees will turn beautiful shades of red and yellow. However, the real substance of the tree is the trunk and roots. They remain while the leaves come and go. When we are younger, we frequently attempt to adopt a healthier lifestyle for non-health reasons. […]

Sleep Is Non-Negotiable!

Sleep Is Non-Negotiable! By: Dr. Roger Landry, MD, MPH  Did you know that an estimated 40% of the people in the US alone are not getting enough sleep? Lack of sleep has been linked to a weakened immune system, high blood pressure, depression, heart disease, poor memory, Type 2 diabetes and unnaturally speeding up the aging process. It is also […]