Early Indication: Apathy May Signal The Onset Of Dementia
October 21, 2020
While we know that healthy lifestyle behaviors can lessen the risk of being stricken with dementia and even slow the pace once symptoms of mild cognitive impairment appear, ultimately we still have little in our arsenal to stop brain deterioration from dementia once it’s taken hold. That makes it all…
Brain Boost? Why Supplements Are Unlikely To Help And May Even Harm
October 21, 2020
Many of us have felt the tug. Our memory’s not as good as it used to be or maybe we feel a little slow when we encounter something new or unfamiliar. We think maybe just a little harmless boost would help us navigate the strange new world we all seem…
Home For The Holidays: Strategies For Thanksgiving During Covid
October 21, 2020
So, have you had “the talk” yet? Have you and your usual holiday mates determined how Thanksgiving is going to play out this year? There’s little doubt what the expert advice is (though you may not want to hear it). According to the CDC, while you have to assess the…
Glad To Hear It: New Podcasts To Entertain And Educate You
October 14, 2020
Many of us have watched way too many reruns, gotten tired of binging on detective series, and outpaced the introduction of new streaming movies. Let’s face it- if we’re looking for mental stimulation, we may be weary of trying to find new prospects. So perhaps just in time, we have…
Hale And Hearty: Now More Than Ever You Need To Be Eating Well
October 14, 2020
As we move back inside and prepare to hunker down during the coming winter months, we will continue to face threats to our health. In so many places, COVID is still raging strong and case numbers continue to rise. That means none of us can afford to let down our…
Set Your Sights High: Cannabis Products And Older Adults
October 7, 2020
There’s ample proof that marijuana use is on the rise, not only among younger Americans but for those of us who are well into our senior years. Given the trend toward increasing legalization in the states and the growth in the baby boomer population (with all of the aches and…