Memories are a fickle thing. They can be manipulated over time by our own thoughts, attitudes and collective consciousness. A friend and I share a memory but she remembers it in a slightly different way. Her details are not all the same as mine. But the main part of the story remains intact, so it … Read more
It stopped me in my tracks. Whether it was timing or just the kick in the pants I needed, it made me get up as I was about to write this post. This study is just one more in a growing list proving how physical exercise helps your memory. So I read it and before … Read more
Do something you love and you’ll never work a day in your life. I’ve seen this familiar quote attributed to many from Confucius to Marc Antony to Mark Twain. Regardless of whoever first said it, the sentiment rings true. If we are blessed enough to be able to do work we love, it really doesn’t … Read more
There is no cure. There is no one medicine or thing you can do to prevent Alzheimer’s they say. While true, there are some factors that can potentially reduce the onset or incidence of the plaques and tangles associated with Alzheimer’s Disease, according to a recent small study. In the study, 44 men and women … Read more
“His memory was always so sharp, it must be his age.” “It’s just little things she’s forgetting.” “It’s the stress.” These comments I hear from friends, potential clients or their family members may all be true, but they ignore the bigger picture. Watching a loved one’s memory change is difficult and stressful. We try to … Read more
No one is perfect. Anyone can have an off day, moment or split second. Watching the Olympics unfold, it’s always interesting to watch how the athletes handle wins but also losses. Are they gracious in victory and defeat? It turns out much of their reaction is determined by earlier attitudes. A recent study looked at … Read more