Brain training is all the rage these days. I do it myself; I play online games that I believe will exercise my brain cells. Why do I believe I am losing bits and pieces of my memory – because I
Women may be more susceptible to Alzheimer’s
Women’s biological and genetic factors may influence how Alzheimer’s affects and progresses. New findings and research initiatives have begun to examine why and how women may be more susceptible. Since women are also more often the primary care givers for
Who’s setting your pace?
Last week, while walking with a friend, we came to a part in the road that became steep, and uphill. We were talking away and not really paying much attention to where we were walking. Suddenly, she said, “Slow down!
Lose Your Independence!
I just completed a two week course and boy did I work! I had fun too. I met interesting people and formed some great friendships. I learned by doing, reading, listening, sometimes working on my own, sometimes working with others.
Read a children’s book lately?
You don’t have to have children or grandchildren to read a children’s book. There’s no age limit on who can read a children’s book. The other day, I was out on my morning walk with my neighbour and walking partner. She was
What’s Your Worst Habit?
What is the habit you have that most annoys you and you really really really wish you didn’t do? Remember, a habit is a behaviour that you do with little or no conscious thought – an autopilot action – from
Water Your Brain!
We often spend more money and attention to our car than we do to ourselves. Does that seem like your life too? And so what, you might ask… Well, whether in our 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s or further along,
New Program Details Available
We’re working hard on developing our program and rolling out options for clients. The latest updates to the website two new pages about what the program involves plus signups for upcoming sessions. Check it out! What You Can Do How to
Alzheimer’s could be diabetes of the brain
I am surprised to learn about research that links diabetes and Alzheimer’s. The basis of this connection is some evidence which shows that spikes in blood sugar contribute to Alzheimer’s disease. Further, that dementia (Alzheimer’s being the most common form)
How good are you… at multi-tasking?
How would you rate yourself as a multi-tasker? On a scale of 0-10, with 10 being able to easily do a number of things at once, where do you score? What’s really happening during multitasking? What is our brain really