Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep every night.  Sleep is needed to restore brain chemicals.  Skipping your ZZZZ’s can affect your body’s daily functioning, hormonal balance, appetite and immune system.  While you are catching some ZZZZ’s, your body is recharging itself.  When the body goes to sleep, it seems like … Read More >

Research shows if you are regularly engaged in social interaction you will increase your brain life. For a healthy brain diet, a combination of physical and mental activity with social engagement is very important.  Social engagement reduces the rates of disability and mortality and also reduces the risk for depression. … Read More >

Nothing is impossible.  Even the word “impossible” says “I’m possible.”  As you get older, your brain ages but you have the power to change how sharp your brain stays.  Mentally challenging activities such as learning a new skill, adopting a new hobby or engaging in formal education can have long-term … Read More >

Researchers have found that healthy habits can improve your health as you age.  According to the Alzheimer’s Association, these habits can help keep your brain healthy and possibly reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s or dementia.  Over the next few weeks with the help of the Alzheimer’s Association and our friends … Read More >