Life sometimes hands us lemons especially as we grow older. Memory changes, bodies don’t function as well, loved ones are lost, and living situations change. But what if we turn lemons into lemonade? Along with the obvious life changes, aging also affects how well we focus and subsequently can remember. As we get older, our … Read more
Geometry is not my thing but it seems life moves repeating cycles or circles of life. The Earth revolves around the sun, the moon revolves around the Earth, seasons, time, and even our own habits are cyclical. Sometimes our circles of life habits become so ingrained, we lose the wonder or stimulation of life, especially … Read more
Distractions erode memory. We walk into a room and cannot remember why we’re there. We try to have better concentration and attention, then something buzzes, speaks, lights up, or invades thoughts and our focus is lost. As a society our attention span has shrunk to mere moments. No wonder we can’t remember; we can’t even … Read more
Did you feel it last week? It was fleeting, but for a few days it smelled, looked and almost felt like Spring! The sun was shining, the snow was melting and the air felt balmy after the last arctic, snowy few weeks. What a difference some sun and a springtime smell can make on our … Read more
Love is in the air with Valentine’s Day just around the corner. How will you celebrate? My suggestion is to love your memory and eat some brain healthy dark chocolate then use valuable memory techniques to ensure your day is memorable! I can’t tell you how many people (myself included sometimes) have memory frustrations. In … Read more
Especially during the holiday season but also generally, we continually make memorable moments. But who would you rather make those moments with-friends or family? Many of us may wish to spend a little more of our moments with friends than our family and now we know why. Research suggests close friendships may be a stronger … Read more