Jill Hoven 
What was I just going to say? It was right there on the tip of my tongue! Our memory is complex and when we try to do too many things at once, it interferes with the process. There are different types of memory. We may understand short and long term memory, but working memory is … Read more
Leaves change, fall sweaters are donned, and activities shift indoors. Autumn may encourage us to snuggle in a comfy chair and sip cider, but don’t forget to exercise first. It may lead to better brain function later in life as research shows exercise activates your younger brain! The Research A new study shows another correlation … Read more
Interruptions will kill your memory. We live in a multitasking world full of disruptions. Distractions interrupt our thoughts causing us to mentally and sometimes physically switch gears. We end up multitasking, hurrying, and not doing anything well. More importantly, we don’t remember. Bottom line is interruptions hurt memory. How Interruptions Hurt Memory I remind myself … Read more
Most of understand we should get moving and sleep well for better health. A new study shows it will help you live longer too. Get Moving A study recently published of over 200,000 Australian people aged 45 and over concluded replacing sedentary time with more active time or even sleep resulted in a longer life … Read more
“I can’t remember anything anymore!” complains an overworked, busy mom. “I didn’t forget, you never told me” says the elderly husband to his wife. Both these people are forgetful, but the situations are entirely different. While similar, this forgetfulness two ways are different in what they represent and how they are addressed. Forgetfulness Two Ways … Read more
Swatting away at pesky wasps while kids slurp slushies, I hear a whoosh then a sudden cry of a little girl. As in slow motion, I see her foot slip out of the corner of my eye. I cannot grab her fast enough. I think her chin hit the bleachers as she fell. “Did she … Read more