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Recent studies are showing that if you incorporate a brain-healthy lifestyle, it may reduce age-related cognitive decline.

So how do I do this you ask? The brain is just like the muscles in your body, if you don’t use them, you will experience muscle atrophy. The key to staying sharp is to utilize your brain functions Read More »

Doctors and drug therapists are working hard to come up with a drug to prevent or treat the disease. But the best prevention right now is physical activity. Lifestyle factors like physical activity, a healthy Mediterranean diet, social interaction and cognitive activity like dancing are showing that the brain stays healthy thus reduces your chances Read More »

February is National Heart Disease Awareness Month. When we think of heart disease, we might think of heart attack or irregular heartbeat, but did you know that heart disease is a major contributing factor to stroke. What is a stroke…exactly? While there are different types, the simple explanation is that blood flow to your brain Read More »

With all the meals we’ve been having, are you eating the right ones to protect your heart and brain? First off, have you been drinking 8-10 glasses of water a day? By doing this, your vital organs including your brain can work at their optimal levels. By denying your body of water, you can feel Read More »

Strengthening Exercises – Part 2

In my last blog I introduced 5 exercises to you to help strengthen some important muscle groups to aid in everyday activities such as pushing a door open or a cart at the store, picking up grocery bags and putting them away or transitioning between a curb and the street

In this Read More »