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Alison Jones

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Antioxidants and Aging - What’s the Connection?

Posted by Alison Jones

Jul 17, 2023

You’ve probably heard about free radicals (which sound pretty dangerous, right?) and antioxidants, but have you ever stopped to consider the battle they’re fighting inside your body? And have you thought about what the relationship really is between antioxidants and aging?

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Eat Your Oats

Posted by Alison Jones

Jun 12, 2023

Have you had your oats lately? 

Oats often get overlooked due to their high carb content, but they are packed with nutrition and the complex carbs our bodies need. Oatmeal is actually one of the most powerful breakfast foods of them all. If you’re looking to establish healthier eating habits, make sure to embrace oatmeal as part of your diet.

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Identity and Limiting Beliefs

Posted by Alison Jones

Aug 15, 2022

My son is currently in a spectacular production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. A few weeks ago, I met one of the female cast members for the first time, and we chatted about her experience. She said to me, “I’m not a singer or a dancer, but I’m having so much fun!” I immediately responded, “Oh yes you ARE a singer and a dancer! I see you up there singing and dancing your heart out!”

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Are Natural Flavors Really Natural?

Posted by Alison Jones

Jun 6, 2022

Are you a label snob? When it comes to grocery shopping, I sure hope so! Food labels are chock full of information about product ingredients and nutrition. But buyer beware - the terminology on labels can be confusing - and even misleading.

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Hydration 101: The Importance of Water as You Age

Posted by Alison Jones

May 9, 2022

We all know that drinking water is essential to our health. As a matter of fact, water is second only to oxygen in its importance to our survival. Our cells are crying out for water to support our body’s essential functions.

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Weight Loss: Is There Really a Secret?

Posted by Alison Jones

Jan 12, 2022

Losing weight is one of the most talked about and Googled topics, especially at this time of year. Whether we feel we have a substantial amount of weight to lose or just ten pounds “around the middle,” many of us see the new year as a time to start fresh and finally get serious about our weight.

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Healthy Habits That Lead to Results Pt. 2

Posted by Alison Jones

Jul 5, 2021

Hello Merritt friends! Last month I shared five key takeaways from James Clear’s book Atomic Habits. Before I share five more takeaways, I’d like to tell you from personal experience that the concepts in this book really work. There’s no “magic” to them – they are largely common sense, and we still have to commit to the work. But sometimes we need someone to say something in different words, or to provide a different framework. Many words and concepts from this book have echoed in my mind over the past few months, and I’ve noticed massive shifts in my thoughts and habits – to the point that this way of thinking has become much more automatic for me. And while that’s not necessarily magic, it is pretty magical.

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Healthy Habits That Lead to Results

Posted by Alison Jones

Jun 7, 2021

Since we’re almost halfway through 2021, I thought it would be a good time to check in on your goals. How are you doing? Are you crushing it? Or do you need a swift kick in the (workout) pants? Maybe you fall somewhere in between?

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Staying Committed to Change, All Year Long

Posted by Alison Jones

Mar 8, 2021

There’s something magical about beginnings. Beginnings represent a clean slate and the opportunity to start fresh. For many of us, each new year marks this kind of beginning. We commit to new goals and a new way of being. We face the future with optimism and a can-do spirit.

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Wellness in the Home Office

Posted by Alison Jones

Dec 1, 2020

COVID-19 sent many of us scrambling to set up a home office. And if you’re like most people, it’s been a love-hate thing. You love the flexibility and the 15-second commute. But you may not always love the isolation or the frequent interruptions from members of your household. As someone who’s been teleworking for over 23 years, I’ve experienced most of the ups and downs. As with anything, I think success and happiness in a home office comes from developing healthy habits and in making a conscious effort to strike a good balance between your personal and professional life.

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Topics: wellness and health