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Two Magic Words for Overcoming Absentmindedness and Forgetfulness

Joi — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 21:42:18 +0000

Have you had a problem with absentmindedness or forgetfulness lately? Maybe you find yourself searching through your thoughts more often than you do your sock drawer! Before we determine if you need a little mental “touch up,” ask yourself the following questions: Have you had a recent loss, such as the loss of a loved [...]

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The Ultimate List! 100 Ways to Keep Your Mind Sharp and Healthy

Joi — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:08:48 +0000

How are pets beneficial when it comes to mental fitness and brain health? Read on to find out! Mental fitness and brain health are… excuse the pun…. on everyone’s mind these days. Not only are baby boomers actively searching for ways to keep their minds sharp and their brains healthy, other generations are seeking the [...]

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Improve Your Memory and Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease One Bite at a Time

Joi — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:30:14 +0000

What’s something we do every day, without fail? In fact, woe be unto the person who tries to stand between us and this activity?! Unless we have a stomach virus from Hell, we eat and drink each and every day. Without fail. In fact, we eat and drink pretty much throughout the day. If you [...]

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Brain Games and Puzzles: Your Brain Craves These Challenges!

Joi — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:22:45 +0000

I buy each and every booklet and book Brain Games comes out with. They’re fun, challenging, mentally stimulating, and downright addictive. You can find their booklets in just about any store for less than $4.00 – they’re usually up front near the registers or in the magazine aisle. Brain Games also has OUTSTANDING lines of [...]

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Why You Should Be Eating More Vegetables!

Joi — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:50:39 +0000

Your mom was right (again). You should be eating your fruits, vegetables, and wearing clean underwear. But let’s focus on the veggies for now. They’re excellent for you, head to toe, and it turns out they’re very important for your brain’s health. Do you think you’re eating enough vegetables for your brain’s health? You may [...]

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Brain Games? There are Apps for That!

Joi — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 20:07:13 +0000

I’ve fallen in love with brain games and I’ve THRILLED to see the number of mentally challenging games that are available as apps. One of my favorite brain challenges doesn’t even advertise itself as a brain game, but it definitely fits the bill. The Word Scramble Challenge Edition by Zynga is challenging, fun, educational, and [...]

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The Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Mental Fitness

Joi — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:42:39 +0000

The following is a guest post from Allie. While you toss and turn in bed, the numbers on the clock are inching slowly forward, creeping closer to the morning alarm. With each passing minute, your anxiety increases, making sleep even more elusive. You roll out of bed to start your day feeling groggy and disoriented. [...]

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How Writing Prompts Can Be Just the Creative Outlet Your Brain Needs

Joi — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:23:49 +0000

365 Things to Write About!I was sent the writing journal, above, to review on my self help blog, Self Help Daily. As I began using it, it occurred to me that its benefits were twofold: As a writer, I know that the more you write, the better you write. So having daily writing exercises only [...]

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Be Mind-Ful of Heart Health!

Joi — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 17:07:27 +0000

Research shows that, beyond any shadow of doubt, brain health and heart health are directly linked. It goes without saying, but I’ll probably say it anyway, what’s good for your heart is good for your mind. There are many ways you can incorporate heart-healthy habits and lifestyle changes into each day. When you do so, [...]

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Too Much Salt in Your Diet and Too Little Activity in Your Day Can Lead to Cognitive Decline

Joi — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:27:40 +0000

It’s imperative to get a little exercise each day to prevent cognitive decline and memory loss. A study led by researchers at Baycrest in Toronto – in collaboration with colleagues at the Institut Universitaire de Gériatrie de Montréal, McGill University and the Université de Sherbrooke has found that older adults who have too much salt [...]

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