Habits are the backbone of our existence. What, when, and even why we do things all have some evolution in habits. To change something in our lives, we either create a new or change an existing habit. If we want to help our memory, we need to pay attention to our memory backbone-habits. Memory and … Read more
I don’t love exercise. I enjoy playing sports and being active with others. But I can’t do that every day so I walk outside or resign myself to the treadmill. Lately however, I’m learning to love exercise and am encouraged to ‘just do it’ as the famous slogan prompts by ongoing research linking exercise to … Read more
“It’s perfect, just what I wanted!” Have you ever squealed this in delight when receiving a gift? In that moment, it was everything you wanted and needed all rolled into one. You cherish the gift and are so thankful. Maybe you are imagining an expensive object or a special wish list item as the perfect … Read more
Are you thankful for all those Thanksgiving leftovers or are too stuffed to eat one more bite of pie? We are beginning the Holiday season when healthy eating gets thrown out with unwanted turkey parts. To continue our discussion of memory treats and as I’ve mentioned before, being mindful of what you feed your brain … Read more
What’s your excuse? We all have them: the reasons we give for not physically exercising our body. My most frequent excuse is “I don’t have enough time” which is a myth. Everyone has the same amount of time; it’s about how we choose to use our time. Physical exercise is not only how we keep … Read more
I stopped 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 after I read it and before … Read more