Among the many fears about aging, few are as deep as the fear of dementia. Most of us grew up believing memory loss was inevitable, something we couldn’t prevent or delay. But science is telling a different story. In recent years, research has revealed that how we live has a powerful influence on how our
Malcolm Miller recalls clearly that he was driving with his wife, son and two dogs in the car, stopping at a red light to enter the interstate, and then his wife saying, “Malcolm, go – the light turned green.” But that’s it. “I blacked out. I don’t remember anything,” Malcolm, now 64, says about the
Stress is a killer at any time. But it can feel even worse during the holidays. Every time around the start of a year, we need to decompress. Whether we’ve been traveling, socializing, or working more than normal, it’s essential to close this hectic period and get back to a calm routine. Here are 5
Here’s one of the great things about getting older: You’ve lived through enough experiences to have learned lessons about what works for you – and what doesn’t. About how to reach a goal successfully. About how to get your mindset right to win. Now, maybe you didn’t always talk about it in these terms when
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” — Dr. Seuss That might’ve been written for children, but it’s just as true for adults at any age. And today, in this age of digital over-stimulation, reading remains an important part of self-care
The good news keeps coming about exercise lowering the risk of developing dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. The latest study reports benefits from doing more aerobic exercise in middle age and old age. It was published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. “Our study underscores the critical role of cardiovascular fitness in reducing dementia risk,
Let’s celebrate 2024 and look ahead to next year with two dozen interesting tidbits about taking care of yourself, plus one to grow on in 2025. And remember, you don’t have to wait for the new year to come in and get moving with Fitting Fitness In! The sooner the better. Regular exercise extends life
Throughout your life, you’ve probably had a period where you felt like everything was in balance. You were healthy. Your relationships were strong. Your career was going well… If you’re like most people, you’ve also had those moments when you felt unbalanced – like something wasn’t right, and it was dragging you down in other
Did you know physical exercise protects not only your body – but your brain, too? It’s true! Here’s how: Exercise increases blood flow to the brain, so it gets oxygen and nutrients needed for proper function – like memory, focus, and processing. It stimulates the release of dopamine and serotonin, which are needed to regulate mood and
You already know that a diet heavy in ultra-processed food is bad for you. Now, here’s one more reason to avoid these junk foods — like packaged desserts, snacks, meats and more that often come jacked up with sugar, preservatives, corn syrup and chemical additives. They are linked to an increased risk of developing type