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…
Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia and cognitive impairments often come on slowly over time. There are a number of symptoms, many of which may surprise you. Some may not seem to be related to memory at all. Every individual will experience cognitive issues differently. However, here are a few warning signs to look…
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…
Your cardiovascular system responds to stress by dilating the large blood vessels that go to the heart, and increasing the heart rate. Your cardiovascular system is well-prepared to handle temporary stress, but long-term stress can lead to heart arrhythmias and heart attack. The respiration system responds by allowing shorter and shallower breathing, sometimes resulting in…
