achieve a healthy holiday balance

Achieve a Healthy Holiday Balance

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

whats your excuse

What’s your Excuse?

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

how to prevent Alzheimer's

How to Prevent Alzheimer’s

There is no cure.  There is no one medicine or thing you can do to prevent Alzheimer’s.  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. How to Prevent Alzheimer’s In the study, 44 men … Read more

olympic motivation

Olympic Motivation!

Are you glued to the TV watching the Olympics unfold, like I am?  We’re inspired by the athletes and their dedication to sport and representing their country-Olympic motivation is real!.  The issue is while we sit and watch others exercise, we are increasing our risk of chronic diseases, dementia and early death.  Two recent studies … Read more

exercise mind and body for brain health

Exercise both Mind & Body for Brain Health

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 how not just one, but multiple efforts are needed to produce brain benefits. Let’s dig in to see how … Read more