Jill Hoven 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
I built a deck when I was nine years old. Ok, maybe my dad and his architect best friend built it, but in my own tomboy mind, it was my deck. The marvel of redwood catapulting over the ravine in our backyard was an engineering feat I wasn’t going to miss! Scorching summer heat dictated … Read more
Everyone has a unique smell. A child can sense their mother’s smell and be comforted by it, even if Mom isn’t present. I have been known to take a deep breath as I hug my kids to drink in their scent. There is a powerful connection between smell and memory, one from which we all … Read more
This Memorial Day, I’d like to pause and take a moment to give thanks to all the veterans who have served our country. Giving of yourself in the defense of the freedom we all enjoy is a selfless act for which I’d like to say thank you. The memories they have may not all be … Read more
To work or retire, that is the question. Many baby boomers and even younger people are contemplating this question. While many factors are involved, some new research provides interesting evidence supporting the continuation of work. A recent study in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health reported healthy adults who retired one year past age … Read more
What we put into our mind matters. Subsequently, who we listen to impacts what we put into our mind. There are many voices in this world telling us what to do. When we are kids, it’s our parents. In school it’s our teachers; as an adult, it’s someone typically we care about or find interesting. … Read more