From the desk of Rosemary Laird, MD
Founder of Navigating Aging Needs (NAN), LLC
Brain Games
Examining the lives of nearly 2,000 people over decades, researchers from the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago found that people who engaged in regular, brain-enriching activities throughout their lives demonstrated less risk of cognitive impairment such as Alzheimer’s and dementia as they aged.
Resolve To Be Less Resolute!
It’s the beginning of the year, and I’m seeing the usual crowds packing the gyms and classes at my local fitness center. But I know that fairly soon, the gyms will return to their typical levels of use.
That’s the way it is with New Year’s resolutions. Study after study shows that people’s optimistic pledges to dramatically change their lives through doing a fitness program, going on a diet, drinking less alcohol, or starting a new hobby typically don’t last very long. It’s just human nature.
Staying Cool in the Heat of the Moment!
If there is any consolation to the high heat, it means you have a good excuse to put off running errands out of your house, and spend some quality time at home with your loved one.
You are what you eat: The MIND Edition
Can you eat your way to better cognitive health? According to a recently published research paper, the answer is a resounding “yes”!