How the sock drawer changed my life Albert Einstein once said: “If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what then, is an empty desk a sign?” Had I lived in Einstein’s time, I’d have agreed. But this is NOW! Statistics show we’re now bombarded with...
Can you control what your brain ‘sees’? Find out with this two-minute video: Did you almost FEEL your brain working? It is SO easy to get distracted! Memory changes happen to all of us around the age of 50. It gets harder to focus on what’s important while...
People with chronic pain can sometimes wonder if they are losing their memory altogether. What is the connection between chronic pain and memory? Dr Lamont tells us that research has found a leading cause: the changes that take place in the hippocampus, a brain area...
Chronic pain is a serious problem but is often made worse by misinformation, negative attitudes and beliefs, outdated ideas, negative emotions. It is recognised that chronic pain is often mismanaged, not because we lack adequate treatments, but because of fear and...
Makes: 4 cups Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes (Low carbohydrate, Low cholesterol, Low saturated fat, heart healthy, Gluten free) Ingredients 1 pound (500gms) pecan/walnut halves (or mixed nuts) 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons...
In the USA, supplements aren’t held to the same standards as FDA-approved drugs. Evidence indicates that few are effective, many are useless, and others may be harmful. (Article reproduced from Harvard Health, April, 2016) Image: Thinkstock Dietary...
Brain Tuners tell us that their biggest memory let-down is NAMES! Take Ted, for example. My biggest concern is forgetting names. Sometimes they are names of people I have known for some time although they are not people that are close friends, but still, it’s...
These days there is more awareness that what we eat and drink can reduce the risk of developing health conditions such as heart disease, obesity and diabetes. However, there is also growing evidence that identifies certain foods and nutrients that help in the...
Are you over age 27? It may surprise you to know that after the tender age of 27 our ability to balance well begins to decline. Regardless of your age, you need to be doing some daily balance exercises – and telling your younger family members to also! One great...
Have you heard of Memory Tune™? It’s Dr Allison Lamont’s memory improvement series. When Dr Lamont, PhD, found that there were 6 key memory skills people need for independent living in older age, she planned this sequence of easy-to-follow steps to...
We all know how important exercise is for maintaining brain and vascular health. Dr Jian Guan from the University of Auckland’s Centre for Brain Research, recommends a gentle walk, 20 minutes a day. For most of us, this is easily achievable. But what if arthritis...
Shoulder pain or restriction? You are not alone. Shoulder pain is a very common condition at all ages but increasingly occurs as we get older. One in five over 65s will be dealing with some sort of shoulder stiffness, pain or impingement. What can you do about it? If...
You know a lot about your brain – right? Scientists are discovering more each day it seems. Are you up-to-date? See how you go on this quiz! (Click under each question to check your answer.) 1. My brain can juggle more than two conscious tasks at once. (a) True...
Your body’s needs change as you age – bringing different health concerns with it. Nutritionist Ravinder Lilly reports on some common health concerns in people over 50, and what you can do to reduce your risk. Health concern: osteoporosis Healthy habit Exercise three...
A gentle stretch for perfect posture It’s easy to get lazy with our posture. Sitting and driving too much creates a C shape of the spine. Which makes us look OLD! Anatomically, the most desirable shape is that of an ‘S’. Over time, the ‘C’...
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