Remember back to 1980-90’s when so much health news was about heart disease? New diets, exercise regimens, and prevention warnings were all the rage. Fast forward to today and a shifted emphasis. The brain is our new frontier. There is so much we do not know about the most important organ of our bodies! We … Read more
In my never ending quest for the latest trends and ideas to help mind and memory, much comes back to the concept of use it or lose it. The idea is this: the more we use our brain, the more brain we have to use. Think of it as a muscle. While the brain isn’t … Read more
We don’t necessarily think of 80 or 90 years olds easily using technology. But there’s no reason they can’t with just a few adaptations. They just need to learn how to speak the language. Computer technology for anyone over the age of 45 does not come naturally. It’s not intuitive since we weren’t exposed to … Read more
We don’t necessarily think of 80 or 90 years olds easily using technology. But there’s no reason they can’t with just a few adaptations. They just need to learn how to speak the language. Computer technology for anyone over the age of 45 does not come naturally. It’s not intuitive since we weren’t exposed to … Read more
I hate the treadmill. It’s really a love/hate relationship. I love how it allows me to exercise on bitterly cold days, but hate the monotony. I’d rather be outside but I make time to walk the belt to nowhere and new research is encouraging me. Two recent studies coming from the Framingham Heart Study show … Read more
Have you seen it? Amid winter’s darkness, spring’s sunshine is incrementally increasing. Enduring January always feels like a win. Winter’s grayness is not yet past, but we literally see and feel the light of spring. It’s like coming out of hibernation. As the days grow longer, my sense of urgency to accomplish goals grows stronger. … Read more