Memory and focus tend to wane as we get older. That’s a known fact, like it or not. If you’ve been following this blog and/or receiving me emails, you’ve learned a number of ways to strengthen your brain health and ward off cognitive decline. Here’s another one — meditation. There are many great things…
Brain training programs have recently become quite popular. These apps allow you to play games that challenge your mind in various ways. The claim is that you can strengthen your overall brain health and postpone cognitive decline. Plus, these games can be a lot of fun. Let’s take a look at some of the…
To keep your brain functioning at its best, you need to consume a mix of vitamins, minerals and essential nutrients. But how do you do that? Let’s get into some specifics — what exactly should you eat? Proteins Neurotransmitters are the chemicals in your brain that allow communication between cells. They are made up of…
Hopefully you know the importance of keeping your brain in shape by learning new things, varying your routine and staying active. Today let’s focus on playing games to maintain your mental fitness. Brain teasers, games and puzzles can do do a lot to maintain and grow the neural connections in your brain. Traditional games…
In Hamlet, Ophelia says, “There’s rosemary that’s for remembrance; pray, love, remember.” Even in Shakespeare’s time, it was believed that the herb, rosemary, had properties to enhance one’s ability to remember. This is something you may not have heard before. Or maybe you disregarded it as an old wives’ tale. However, scientific researchers have…
There are many things you can do to give your memory and brain health a boost. In addition to exercises, certain lifestyle factors have a significant impact on how well our brains function. You may not realize just how much certain things contribute to your overall cognitive function. Let’s consider three… The Food You…
This is #2 of the Series to Improve Your Brain Health and Memory. We’ve touched on the importance of memory as the storage and filing system of your brain. I’m sure you’ve encountered frustrating memory lapses — forgetting why you walked into that room, or not remembering where you put your keys. While these…
Optimizing your brain health and memory is key to a long healthy life. People often overlook these two when it comes to their overall wellbeing. But they’re just as important as other types of health when it comes to longevity. After all, you don’t want to just live a long time. You want to be…
Who doesn’t want to live a long, healthy and independent life? Increase your chance of making that happen by learning about Alzheimer’s disease and how to reduce your risk. A recent study by the Alzheimer’s Association reported an estimated 6.5 million Americans suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. That’s one in every ten adults, aged 65 and…
The Connection Between Stress and Physical Health How much is your physical health impacted by your stress? Is it all just in your mind? No! According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), stress can have significant short and long-term effects on our physical health. Our bodies respond to stress by triggering the release…
