Motivating memory habits has been an element of memory wellness difficult to pinpoint, until now. A new study set out to focus on what and where motivation is controlled in the brain. What they found was the same area that controls the promotion of a behavior also can suppress the same behavior. Motivating Memory Habits … 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
Improve your memory by (insert the newest memory trick/product here)! Don’t believe the trick! There is no one way to improve your memory. Memory is a complicated, unique entity impacted by many things. It’s influenced by anatomy and physiology, history-yours and your family’s, lifestyle and so many other factors yet to be discovered. But don’t … 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
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
No one is perfect. Anyone can have an off day, moment or split second. Watching the Olympics unfold, it’s always interesting to watch how the athletes handle wins but also losses. Are they gracious in victory and defeat? It turns out much of their reaction is determined by earlier attitudes. Keep reading to find out … Read more