What are cognitive exercises? Cognitive exercises challenge your brain and help improve your cognitive function – things like memory, attention, problem-solving, and decision-making. Memory games Some popular memory games include memory cards with pictures or words, jigsaw puzzles, and word games like Scrabble and Boggle. Problem-solving games These games help improve your problem-solving skills, including…
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George Thomas, Sailmaker
George Thomas just turned 96. This video might be 2 years old now, but it’s ageless, just like George! Watch this video for inspiration and motivation… and NO excuses! As a young mechanical engineer, George Thomas felt somewhat dissatisfied. His true passion and joy was sailing and he raced his sailboat every weekend possible. He…
Organic Lawn Care
Dan Norris, Certified Grass Turf Professional, from Good Nature Organic Lawn Care was the speaker on the Habits of Optimal Health program this week. Dan challenges us to think beyond our “conditioning” of what a beautiful lawn looks like. Years of marketing from big companies have persuaded many people to look for an artificial (and…
Lifesaving Tactic
Retired Lieutenant Heath Tester joined us for Habits of Optimal Health to talk about a lifesaving tactic using the breath. Do you know how you would react if confronted with potential violence, whether at home or in a public venue? The sound of gunfire can take a resting heartbeat to 200 beats/minute in a flash….
Using a CGM for Health
Why would anyone consider using a CGM for health? I don’t have diabetes, but I used a CGM for my health this week. Why? Because I wanted to learn in real time exactly what happens to my glucose levels when I eat and drink healthy and/or unhealthy foods. I know that eating foods that contribute…
Using a CGM for Optimal Health
Using a CGM for Optimal Health. Now you can use a continuous glucose meter for better health!
Matt Hohler, Expert on Decluttering
The Health Benefits of Getting Rid of Stuff! Matt Hohler, Founder of Every Step Senior Movers, spoke to the Habits of Optimal Health group about the health benefits from decluttering and eliminating stuff – not just physical stuff, but anything that no longer serves you, even bad habits, or emotional baggage. Matt knows about “stuff!”…
Martin Pazzani: Get outside!
Martin Pazzani, author of Secrets of Aging Well: GET OUTSIDE. The Fitness You Can’t Get in a Gym offers a clear message that getting outdoors will make you healthier in both body and mind. Martin describes himself as “compulsively curious about the world” and he continues to prove this statement to be true. Martin Pazzani is an…