One of the best ways to keep our brain sharp as we age…

25 Thursday Mar 2021

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…may be a busy schedule of work, exercise, friends, hobbies, and volunteering.

University of Texas researchers studied over 300 people over age 50. And those with the busiest schedules and social lives had better memories, sharper reasoning, faster problem-solving, and a greater vocabulary at every age. Because keeping busy regularly exposes us to new situations and people, and helps us learn new things. All of which have been shown to improve brain function, and help stave off age-related memory decline.

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Make cardio workouts better!

24 Wednesday Mar 2021

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Sometimes, it’s hard to get going when you’re doing cardio – like running or Spinning. But just give it 4 minutes. That’s about how long it takes for our cardio-respiratory system to get going – which helps us use oxygen more efficiently. Once that kicks in, you won’t be panting and gasping for air, and exercise will feel easier.

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Effective stress relief!

23 Tuesday Mar 2021

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80% of people surveyed say they frequently experience daily stress for one thing or another. If that’s you, here’s a way to beat it: Shop from home. Seriously! Research from the University of Miami shows that 8 in 10 people who flip through catalogs or browse online retailers feel less stressed… and they get that effect whether they buy something or not! It releases a flood of feel-good brain chemicals.

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Does your child have the right kind of friends?

22 Monday Mar 2021

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Risky behavior can be “contagious,” according to Cal Tech. In other words, when parents ask, “If your friends jumped off of a cliff, would you do it, too?” Most kids would say, “Yes!” The researchers found that after observing others who do something risky, people are more likely to take risks of their own. So, if you want your kids to play it safer, encourage them to hang out with less of a risk-taking crowd.

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Are you allergic to pollen?

19 Friday Mar 2021

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Some common things can make your symptoms worse, according to immunologist Dr. Clifford Bassett.

For example: Hair gel. It’s sticky and collects pollen throughout the day, which can end up spread all over your pillow and face at night.

And if you have a pollen allergy, avoid eating celery. There’s a protein in celery that’s very similar to pollen. It can confuse your immune system, making symptoms worse. And that goes for cooked celery too, so avoid it in soups.

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Airplane Etiquette 101

18 Thursday Mar 2021

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What you wear on your next plane trip could be critical for keeping you and your fellow passengers comfortable and healthy.

For example, skip the heavy cologne and perfume. Travel expert Christopher Elliott says because of the re‑circulated air, your scent could permeate the entire aircraft, and overwhelm or even sicken your fellow passengers – especially young children and those with allergies.

Also: Don’t wear skinny jeans. They can constrict circulation and raise the chance of developing blood clots in your legs.

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Which vegetable can make you feel less anxious?

17 Wednesday Mar 2021

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A cucumber! That’s according to neurologist Dr. Alan Hirsch from the Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation. In his studies, the scent of cucumber was so effective at relieving anxiety that it even helped people suffering from claustrophobia! In fact, when people with claustrophobia were put in a small elevator with the scent of cucumber, 75% felt calmer. Dr. Hirsch says the scent changes a person’s perception of space – making places feel more expansive. And it works so well, some hospitals use cucumber oil to calm patients before MRI scans! For the best results with a fresh cucumber – slice it before taking a whiff. That’ll release more odor molecules.

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Honey isn’t just a sweetener.

16 Tuesday Mar 2021

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It helps heal minor cuts and burns. Honey is naturally anti-microbial, contains hydrogen peroxide, and fights infections by attracting white blood cells. Your best bet? Raw, unpasteurized honey. If you get a minor cut or burn, cover it with honey on a gauze pad, and replace it daily until the injury heals.

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If your teeth are sensitive to heat and cold, do this:

15 Monday Mar 2021

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Warm some milk to room temperature, then swish it around your mouth for 5 minutes, 5 times a day. A recent study found that can dramatically reduce tooth sensitivity. And for over 50% of people, it provided total relief within 10 days! That’s because milk has a protein called casein, which thickens tooth enamel. And milk helps protect sensitive nerve endings by plugging open pores in tooth enamel with calcium phosphate. So swish room temperature milk around your mouth for 5 minutes, 5 times a day for tooth sensitivity.

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Improve your immune response!

12 Friday Mar 2021

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Next time you see someone hacking up a lung, do a double-take. Why? Just looking at a sick person may boost your immune system.

Canadian scientists asked 28 study participants to view photos of people coughing and sneezing… and then they tested their blood. The result? Their white blood cells contained 24% more cytokines – the proteins that improve immune response. They believe it’s an automatic defense to help you keep from catching whatever the sick person’s got.

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Make cardio workouts better!

Effective stress relief!

Does your child have the right kind of friends?

Are you allergic to pollen?

Airplane Etiquette 101

Which vegetable can make you feel less anxious?

Honey isn’t just a sweetener.

If your teeth are sensitive to heat and cold, do this:

Improve your immune response!