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Quarterly Blog Post Recap
(April-June 2019)
April 1, 2019—What With Age Comes Wisdom Really Means
Growing older, gaining wisdom, means understanding that being right is often not as important as being kind
April 7, 2019—The Role of Telomeres in Slowing Down Our Aging Clock and How to Increase Them
Stress increases our levels of cortisol, which at high levels is toxic to the brain. Regular exercise not only reverses the damage, but also improves brain and memory function and lengthens our telomeres.
April 15, 2019—Why Multi-tasking is Draining Your Brain and Memory Banks
Many things we do every day are hurting our brains more than helping, but our memory banks don’t have to stay in drawdown mode; we have the power to make generous deposits by choosing new ways of doing things that will add to our lives in every moment.
April 22, 2019—How Stress Negatively Impacts Your Memory
Lowering stress levels should be our number one priority. An overabundance of stress messes with our minds, and as we enter middle ag, our bodies don’t have the same reserves we once had to preserve brain function.
April 28, 2019—Dancing May Be the Best Aerobic Exercise to Reduce Dementia
Put on your dancing shoes at least once a week to maintain and even boost the long-term health of your brain and reverse telemetric aging.
May 6, 2019 –Please Define Gerontology
Gerontology is the all-encompassing study of aging and the problems related to aging. The practice of gerontology is both a science and an art; it’s the blending of research and education, advocacy, and care for the mid-life and beyond population. It is the study of body, mind, and spirit.
May 13, 2019—Aging In Place
Remaining at home, or as the gerontologists call it—aging in place—allows us to keep our connections to neighbors and friends, slows memory loss, and preserves our independence as long as possible. It is often more economical, too. Most of all, aging in place makes us happier!
May 20, 2019— Does Ageing Suck? Part 1
Getting older is a blend of acceptance, adherence, and attitude. Whenever we don’t like the way our lives are going, we have the power to re-choose a new life path. Often the smallest changes make the biggest difference.
June 3, 2019— Does Ageing Suck? Part 2
Everyone eventually learns that growing older is a mixed bag of mostly good times with the inevitable bad. Seeing the glass half full is at times almost impossible, but good health practices and having meaningful relationships help us survive those toughest of times.
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June 10, 2019— Are You Out of Balance?
Keeping your balance throughout your life is an empowering –and do-able goal.
June 17, 2019— How Much Water Should I Drink? Part I
Every organ in our bodies, and every system and process of our bodies, need water to run properly. And, they all need enough water to work optimally. Drink up!
June 24, 2019— How Much Water Should I Drink? Part II
A minimum of sixty-four (64) ounces of good quality, filtered water will cover your needs, adding in a few more glasses during and after exercise, and in very hot weather. This means only water. Other liquids—iced tea, juice, coffee, or vodka– don’t count toward your total daily intake