wellness

Exercise both Mind & Body for Brain Health

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Talking to people of all ages about memory, I hear one common question-“how can I have a better memory?” Much attention is being given to achieving ultimate memory as we age.  New research continues to clarify that not just one but multiple efforts are needed to produce distinct brain benefits. In a recent study, researchers … Read more

The Power of Fruit and Vegetables

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Add more fruit and veggies to your diet to feel better and stronger! We all know we should eat more fruit and vegetables but sometimes it’s hard to see immediate benefits. The cancer fighting and anti-aging properties have been known for decades but we all would love for  more immediate results.  Separate studies just out … Read more

A Link between Depression & Dementia

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Ever feel down or know someone displaying potential depression symptoms?  Take notice because increasing depressive symptoms in older adults could potentially represent an early stage of dementia, according to a long term study.  As we age, different life changes can trigger new or ongoing feelings of depression.  Maybe a loved one has been feeling down … Read more

A Link between Depression & Dementia

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Ever feel down or know someone displaying potential depression symptoms?  Take notice because increasing depressive symptoms in older adults could potentially represent an early stage of dementia, according to a long term study.  As we age, different life changes can trigger new or ongoing feelings of depression.  Maybe a loved one has been feeling down … Read more

It Pays to Train your Brain!

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Older people learn according to the same principles as their younger counterparts.  However, older people can improve their perceptual ability even more than younger people.   A recent study demonstrated that while age related brain changes cannot be reversed, the areas impacted can be retrained with learning.  This is great news and confirms the underlying concepts … Read more