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HealthSpan Your Choice

HealthSpan Your Choice

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Why Your HealthSpan Matters You’re living longer—but are you living better?HealthSpan is the number of years you live in good health—free from chronic disease or disability. Unlike lifespan, which counts years, HealthSpan measures quality. And that quality is in your hands. Your HealthSpan—the years you live in good health—doesn’t happen by chance. It takes a clear, personal plan and the confidence to advocate for what you need. Start by defining your priorities: Do you want to stay active, mentally sharp,…

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Start a Health Streak

Start a Health Streak

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Start a Health Streak: Build Your HealthSpan What if one small, healthy action each day could lead to lasting improvements in how you feel, think, and move? That’s the power of a Health Streak — a simple, motivating way to build better habits by doing something healthy every day and keeping track of your progress. A Health Streak is about INTENTION and CONSISTANCY!  Whether it’s a 15-minute walk, drinking enough water (1oz per ½ body weight daily), eating recommended 50-60…

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Brain Trick

Brain Trick

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Are you up for trying something new and beneficial? Using your non-dominant hand for daily tasks can offer both cognitive and physical benefits.Cognitive and Neurological Benefits: Studies of stroke patients in rehab have found that forced to use the non-dominant side has many benefits. Engaging your non-dominant hand activates different neural pathways, promoting neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to reorganize itself. This can enhance coordination and fine motor skillsActivities to Boost Cognition with Your Non-Dominant Hand:Brushing Your TeethUse your non-dominant hand to…

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Hidden Brain: Conscious Biases

Hidden Brain: Conscious Biases

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Hidden Brain is a concept by research science, journalist Shankar Vedanta in his book Hidden Brain.  It refers to the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior. These are mental processes operating below the surface of awareness, influencing decisions, judgments, and emotions without you realizing it. Our brains constantly absorb information from the environment, much of it is processed automatically through shortcuts known as cognitive biases. These hidden mechanisms evolved to help humans make quick decisions in complex environments.   Learning…

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Cognitive Shuffling

Cognitive Shuffling

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We all get on the that “worry rocker”, up and down and going nowhere. Cognitive shuffling is a mental strategy designed to quiet the mind and ease the transition into sleep. By focusing on random, unrelated words or images—like shuffling a deck of cards—it disrupts repetitive, stressful thoughts that often keep people awake. Why It Works: How to Practice: By keeping your thoughts random and light, you’ll gently guide your brain into sleep. Practice Practice Practice = Z Z Z

Don’t Be A Stagnator

Don’t Be A Stagnator

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Break Free from Limits – Build a Healthier You! For the next month, challenge yourself to eliminate these limiting phrases from your vocabulary: These statements hold you back from growth and better health. Instead of resisting change, embrace new possibilities. Progress happens when you step outside your comfort zone. For the next month, focus on self-betterment—mentally, emotionally, and physically. Each small effort adds up to a stronger, healthier you. Try something new, push past hesitation, and replace doubt with action….

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