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The Changing Seasons of Grief
As the vibrant greens of summer slowly give way to the rich, warm hues of autumn, the world around us begins to change.
Dr. Eric Plasker
September 15, 2024
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Food & Recipes 100
Algae – A Global Phenomenon
Nori is a staple in sushi. You might already be having spirulina in your morning smoothie. And you’ve no doubt seen kelp noodles
Dr. Eric Plasker
September 13, 2024
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Music of Life
You walk into a crowded store, a certain song is playing, and you relax. Traffic jams aren’t so bad when your favorite song
Dr. Eric Plasker
September 8, 2024
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Longevity Economy
The world is witnessing a revolution. As life expectancy increases and birth rates decline, a significant shift is taking place in the global
Dr. Eric Plasker
September 1, 2024
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Unplugging for Wellness
The first smartphone-like device was the IBM Simon available to the public in late 1993, before the term “smartphone” existed. A short 4
Dr. Eric Plasker
August 25, 2024
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This Article Doesn’t Apply to You
Hopefully, this article doesn’t apply to you. You aren’t someone who spends too much time commuting to a high stress job where you
Dr. Eric Plasker
August 18, 2024
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The Best Time to Plant a Tree
Regardless of your current age, you’ve lived long enough to know that each passing year offers the opportunity to reflect on our growth,
Dr. Eric Plasker
August 11, 2024
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Where Our Happiness Lies
Building your ideal 100 Year Lifestyle means building a life full of health and happiness. But for many the question is, how is
Dr. Eric Plasker
August 11, 2024
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Toxic Productivity
We all have friends who just can’t slow down. They’re always busy with too many things on their plate. Just watching them is
Dr. Eric Plasker
July 21, 2024
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Summer Tips to Protect Your Eyes
Summer brings long, sunny days perfect for outdoor activities. However, it also poses risks to our eye health. From the intense UV rays
Dr. Eric Plasker
July 14, 2024
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That’s NEAT!
NEAT. It stands for Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis, and it encompasses all the calories burned through non-exercise movements we make doing day to day
Dr. Eric Plasker
July 7, 2024
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The Long and Short of Telomeres
Talk of telomeres is making its way into health news today more than ever. Until recently you may not have heard of telomeres.
Dr. Eric Plasker
June 30, 2024
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Decisions! Decisions!
Decisions! Decisions! It’s a humorous phrase used when someone is having difficulty making a decision, often about something relatively unimportant. However, the fact
Dr. Eric Plasker
June 23, 2024
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Taking the Road Less Traveled
Taking the road less traveled is never easy. It requires determination, courage, and a deep commitment to follow your dreams. Ask
Dr. Eric Plasker
June 20, 2024
100 Year Lifestyle Essentials
Defining The 100 Year Lifestyle®
Defining The 100 Year Lifestyle® is important. The current generations of seniors and super seniors were blindsided by their extended life. While many
Dr. Eric Plasker
June 14, 2024
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A Legacy of Healing
In the world of chiropractic care, few families are as known for their heritage and commitment as the Stucky family. Hailing from this
Dr. Eric Plasker
June 11, 2024
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Thriving After Adversity: Post-Traumatic Growth
Life is rarely smooth sailing. We all, at some time, experience challenges of one kind or another that cause us severe and lasting
Dr. Eric Plasker
June 9, 2024
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When Does Old Age Begin?
Society as a whole has begun to ask the question – when does old age begin? In a world that has long been
Dr. Eric Plasker
June 2, 2024
100 Year Stories
Rants, Raves, & Reflections of a Renaissance Woman
Gloria Jaroff is a Renaissance woman. She’s lovely, personable, brilliant, and highly accomplished. She’s got a great sense of humor, has led a
Dr. Eric Plasker
May 30, 2024
Food & Recipes 100
Supersize It
Most of us don’t even know what the phrase “portion size” means anymore. Eating out can be a portion size disaster, and even
Dr. Eric Plasker
May 22, 2024
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Cedar Rapids’ 100 Year Lifestyle® Chiropractors
For generations, families in and around Cedar Rapids have been calling Spinal Corrective Center P.C. – Chiropractic for Pediatric Development and Adult Health,
Dr. Eric Plasker
May 19, 2024
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Build Habits Better
A habit is defined as a settled or regular tendency or practice. Humans are described as creatures of habit. The reality is that
Dr. Eric Plasker
May 12, 2024
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Do Not Disturb
Today most of us find we are on call for our work 24/7. Whether it’s by phone, text, or email, we’re constantly tethered
Dr. Eric Plasker
May 5, 2024
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The Brain, Spine, and Gravity
If you think that bodybuilders don’t need healthy brains and chess master’s don’t need strong spines, you’re wrong. In fact, in 1981, neurologist
Dr. Eric Plasker
April 28, 2024
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No Sweat
Most people aren’t comfortable when they are sweaty. In fact, there are several negative expressions based on the idea of sweating. You could
Dr. Eric Plasker
April 21, 2024
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Take A Breath
Our breath is an essential part of life that we often take for granted. It is a process that allows us to bring
Dr. Eric Plasker
April 14, 2024
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Longevity Literacy
What’s your longevity literacy? Perhaps more importantly, what’s your financial planners’ longevity literacy? Longevity literacy is a term used by the financial
Dr. Eric Plasker
March 31, 2024
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What’s Your Zone?
We’re hearing a great deal about the blue zones these days. In case you haven’t heard, blue zones are places identified by Dan
Dr. Eric Plasker
March 24, 2024
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The Power of Ritual
Some people love rituals and ceremony. Others have no appreciation for the power of ritual whatsoever. Whatever your position, it’s a fact that
Dr. Eric Plasker
March 10, 2024
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Curiosity Killed the Cat…
Many people have heard at least half of this old adage. The first half goes, “curiosity killed the cat.” The lesser known second
Dr. Eric Plasker
March 3, 2024
