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Novelty refers to the quality of being new, original, or unique.  Incorporating novelty into your daily life can have numerous cognitive benefits, including improved learning, memory, problem-solving skills, and overall brain health. Engaging in new activities or experiences regularly can positively impact cognition for several reasons: Neuroplasticity: When you expose yourself to new experiences, you stimulate different areas of the brain and encourage the formation of new neural pathways. This process, known as neuroplasticity, helps to keep the brain agile…

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Decisions: Hats, Haircuts and Tattoos This concept is from a psychologist James Clear. He has an intriguing way of simplify seemingly the obvious. Have a baseline for each day by making these simple decisions. As we move throughout our day, there are three levels of decisions we make each and every day. During most of your day decisions are like hats. Try one and if you don’t like it, toss it aside. The cost of a mistake is low, so…

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Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy recent advisory to the public was that social isolation is linked to an increased risk of death and impending dementia. “Social isolation is as dangerous to your as smoking 15 cigarettes a day “. Socialization is crucial for our well-being, promoting mental, emotional, and physical health. Here are some ways to customize your socialization strategies based on your interests and comfort levels. Make the effort. Try one a week. Just Do! It’s important to consider…

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Tips from the National Institute of Mental Health………Practice makes a habit. Don’t Be Afraid: Switch Up Traditions Don’t pressure yourself into trying to keep up with things that you did years ago. It’s okay to relax and let some things go. This will be better for your mental health in the long run. Say Yes! If you simply get started on doing an activity or attending a social gathering, you may feel better once you get there. You may see…

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Falls brings slow cooking. Think whole grains to add anti-aging benefits.  The entire kernel of grain must be listed to qualify as “whole grain”. Read label carefully, if the label says “refined whole grains”, the bulk of the fiber, iron and nutrients are removed. Freekeh is a type of grain that is harvested young and is usually sold roasted and cracked, giving it a smokey flavor and is one of the highest in protein, with 8 grams in ¾ of…

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Women and men can experience heart attacks very differently. CDC states that the numbers are almost even between men and women having heart attacks annually.  Women’s risk of heart attacks increases after menopause. Can you find the differences? Hot Flash: NEVER drive yourself to an ER or take your spouse.ALWAYS call 911.

Occupational and physical therapist that do rehabilitation for stroke patients, find using the “other side” of the brain awakens and strengthens our neural connections in the brain, and may even grow new ones.   The human brain is an organ that benefits through mental stimulation or “exercise”.  The brain continuously adapts, grows, and rewires itself through the growth of new neurons. The brain is an organ that improves through mental stimulation and exercise. The brain will continuously adapt, grow, and rewires…

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