Talking to people of all ages about memory, I hear one common question-“how can I have a better memory?” Much attention is being given to achieving ultimate memory as we age. New research continues to clarify that not just one but multiple efforts are needed to produce distinct brain benefits. In a recent study, researchers … Read more
Ever feel down or know someone displaying potential depression symptoms? Take notice because increasing depressive symptoms in older adults could potentially represent an early stage of dementia, according to a long term study. As we age, different life changes can trigger new or ongoing feelings of depression. Maybe a loved one has been feeling down … Read more
Ever feel down or know someone displaying potential depression symptoms? Take notice because increasing depressive symptoms in older adults could potentially represent an early stage of dementia, according to a long term study. As we age, different life changes can trigger new or ongoing feelings of depression. Maybe a loved one has been feeling down … 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
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