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
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
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 that shows a link between depression and dementia. Depression and Dementia As we age, different life changes can trigger new or ongoing … Read more
Older people learn according to the same principles as their younger counterparts. However, older people can improve their perceptual ability even more than younger people. A recent study demonstrated that while age related brain changes cannot be reversed, the areas impacted can be retrained with learning. This is great news and confirms the underlying concepts … Read more
Keep working 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
Show of hands: whose life is going precisely as planned with only good things happening? Anyone? Not sure I see many hands raised. Maybe your life is like mine and others-it doesn’t always go according to script. The path is not always smooth and curve balls often get thrown our way. What we do when … Read more