Sudoku and crossword puzzles often are touted as beneficial to cognitive health. And these games and others can provide mental engagement and enjoyment, as well as build mastery and competence. But they are not a standalone solution to better brain health. Puzzles are, well, just one part of the brain health puzzle. Brain training, in which the games and puzzles increase in … [Read more...] about Beyond Sudoku: What Keeps Your Brain Healthy Over Time
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Women and Alzheimer’s: Did You Know?
Of every three people in the United States living with Alzheimer's, two are women. And, even factoring in women's longer lifespans, they're twice as likely as men to develop the disease. But a recent poll indicated that many women don't know about their elevated risk, nor what they can do to reduce it. It's time to shift that. Studies show that brain changes quietly start to … [Read more...] about Women and Alzheimer’s: Did You Know?
6 Ways to Boost Your Winter Wellness
Winter wellness recommendations often include getting a flu shot, dressing appropriately for the weather, and washing hands frequently to avoid transmitting germs. But if you want to feel and be your best through this season and beyond, a few additions to your daily routine also can boost your winter wellness and take your health and well-being to the next level. Here are six areas worthy … [Read more...] about 6 Ways to Boost Your Winter Wellness
7 Habits for Healthy Aging: Live Longer and Better
Aging is a given, if we're fortunate, but healthy aging isn't a guarantee. Americans are living longer than in previous generations, yet today more than 6 in 10 adults have at least one chronic condition that can affect not only length of life but quality of life. And a short list of risk behaviors cause many of those chronic conditions, according to the Centers for Disease Control … [Read more...] about 7 Habits for Healthy Aging: Live Longer and Better
4 Pillars of Health: Creating a Foundation of Well-Being
Focusing on the 4 Pillars of Health every day can improve many aspects of your physical and mental well-being. These pillars provide the foundation for healthy living, determining energy levels, physical strength, and mental resilience. Making improvements in one pillar often can influence another pillar. And that also can benefit your emotional, social, intellectual, spiritual and … [Read more...] about 4 Pillars of Health: Creating a Foundation of Well-Being
You 2.0: Launch a Wellness Reset
You started the new year with high hopes, dreams you were ready to put into place, and wellness goals for yourself. Is it time now for a wellness reset? In any year, at any time, our plans can get sidetracked. And life this year has gone all askew, thanks to a pandemic. But we still have nearly a half year left. So what can we do to make sure all is not lost with the goals we … [Read more...] about You 2.0: Launch a Wellness Reset