Brain Health
Lifestyle Tweaks To Help Ward Off Dementia
New research shows a dramatic increase in deaths from Alzheimer’s disease, with the number climbing from 16.5 per 100,000 Americans to 25.4 per 100,000 between 1999 and 2014. Specifically, some 5.2 million Americans suffer from the disease, with nearly 94,000 dying of it in 2014. That number is only expected to rise as the elderly
Winning Ways To Power Up Your Brain
You have the power to define your life. Just how much you accomplish depends largely on how well you control your attitude and behavior. To avoid the emotional pitfalls that derail success, develop the mental fortitude to effectively manage what you say, do, and feel. Stay the course by powering up your brain to act
Daily Ways to Reduce Stress and Cultivate Mindfulness
Stress seems to be the underlying issue with many of our adverse conditions, whether they are psychological of physical. Much research shows that chronic stress is linked to depression and can contribute to health problems, including heart disease, digestive disorders, and headaches. But, what do we mean by “Mindfulness?” Why is it important for us
Nourish Your Noggin: An Adventure Into Mind Health
We often hear from clients their main goal is to eat healthy, feel fit, lose weight, and look and feel confident in their own bodies. Rarely does a client walk through our door looking for tips on how to improve their brain function to prevent depression, anxiety, or even Alzheimer’s disease. It’s important to note
7 Ways Gardening Is An Exercise in Mindfulness
Whether or not we have a garden of our own, something in our DNA draws us to flowers. The connection goes beyond appreciating the surface beauty of the blossom. The very act of connecting with flowers and other plants instills a sense of calm and inner peace that boosts our overall happiness levels. Science backs
Amazing Ways Hearing Aids Can Improve Your Life
Don’t be deceived by their tiny appearance: These latest hearing devices have huge benefits when it comes to improving your health and well-being. Consider these seven wonderful things a hearing aid can do. Prevent falls Research from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the National Institute on Aging found that even mild hearing
Feed Your Brain: Tips for Better Brain Health
Spend some time with the 50-plus age group and it becomes clear that memory and brain function are hot topics. With many baby boomers encountering changes in their brain function—causing concern, and, let’s face it, amusement, at times— it is not surprising that boomers are looking for ways to hold on to their memory and
Key Signs You’re Overstressed
A contributing cause of many diseases and medical conditions nowadays is stress. Experts warn us that stress impacts our ability to live and age well. Being overstressed can show symptoms that are sometimes unclear. However, if you are experiencing more than one of the following signs, you may very well be overstressed. These signs are
Habits You Never Knew Were Aging Your Brain
From the walk you skipped this morning to the snacks you’ll have before bedtime, your daily choices may have a big impact on your risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Here are the top ways you’re speeding the decline of your mind. You eat crummy food As far as your brain is concerned, you
10 Simple Ways to Find Happiness
We all want to feel happy, and each one of us has different ways of getting there. Here are 10 steps you can take to increase your joie de vivre and bring more happiness into your life: Be with others who make you smile. Studies show that we are happiest when we are around those