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- FORGET ABOUT MEMORY LOSS - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Ellen WoodUse it or lose it doesn't apply only to muscle fitness or sex. It also applies to the brain. While researchers at the University of Kansas have found that getting plenty of physical exercise may keep your brain fit too, there’s even better news. Advances in brain imaging and neuroscience have ...
Views: 25(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Yoga Eye Exercises Rule - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Hal WechslerYoga Eye Exercises Help Double Reading Speed If you get bored by these facts about your eyes, hang in because coming up are baby-easy two-minute exercises to improve your vision to function up to ninety-five years. Have you noticed that many Seniors past eighty years old, read with glasses ...
Views: 30(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How Does God See You? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Kimberly ChastainHow does God see you? Does He like what He sees? Can I tell you He loves you 100% and loves everything about you? He loves all your annoying habits, He loves those extra pounds you have gained, and He loves you when you falter. Basically, He loves you. As a new creature in Christ when God looks at ...
Views: 26(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Vitamin D Protects Against Dangerous Blood Clots in the Legs - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxMore good news about Vitamin D AGAIN! With March being National Deep Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month (I'm not making this up!), you would think that a study showing that prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis, also called DVT, through sunlight exposure would have captured some attention. But for ...
Views: 42(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Age Related Hearing Loss Does NOT Have to Be a Part of Getting Old - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxCurrent thinking has us believe that age-related hearing loss is an inevitable consequence of getting older, but is it really? Hundreds of studies from around the world show severe vitamin deficiencies as causes of this loss. Even more importantly replacing the missing vitamins improved the hearing ...
Views: 40(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - What You Must Know About the Pneumococcal Vaccine - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxThe CDC, hospitals and doctor's offices around the country are intent on pushing the pneumococcal vaccine as a safe and effective way to reduce the burden of pneumonia on society. It's touted as being especially important for the elderly population to get this vaccine, as they are not only more ...
Views: 36(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Dangerous Prescription Drug Reactions Affect 25 Percent of Seniors - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Kerri KnoxA new study shows that 25% of the elderly who are in home care have reactions to prescribed drugs. This is ONE in FOUR elderly that have REPORTED drug reactions!! The elderly, the report states, are now taking 6 or more different prescribed drugs on a daily basis! In contrast to the growing ...
Views: 37(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Everyday Elder Care Needs - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Nancy HardyMany seniors are able to live independently, but there are some daily tasks that may become too much for them. In their younger days, one would take for granted the ability to do the laundry or clean the kitchen. To an elderly person, with perhaps some physical limitations, these tasks are ...
Views: 43(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Positive and Negative Language - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Linda ThompsonWhen I was growing up, a senior was someone in their last year of high school or college. We would never have dreamed of calling our elders "seniors." It just wasn't appropriate. Over the years, however, the word "senior" has become synonymous with "elder" (usually meaning anyone over the age of ...
Views: 79(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Memory Fitness - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Karen RowinskyWhether you call it a “senior moment” or a “mind glitch,” the truth is that as we get older our memory and thought processes are just not what they used to be. A friend of mind claims that for the past ten years she hasn’t remembered the name of any new person she met. Another describes ...
Views: 76(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - In Exercise, Your Mind Matters - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Marc LernerThe disability of losing the ability to walk can be an incredible motivator or it can lock you into discouraging thoughts. There are 2 paths I found in dealing with disabilities. I could focus on the thoughts and fears of what was happening to me, which would leave me completely discouraged. Or I ...
Views: 56(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Learn about Joint Pain Relief - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from i-Supplements comAs a bodybuilder, joint pain is a fact of life. Pushing your body to the outermost limit takes its toll, not just on your muscles, but your bones, ligaments and cartilage as well. No matter how perfect the squat or how steady your dumbbell press, strains and sprains do happen; and that’s if you ...
Views: 64(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Power of Reading - Are You a Reader? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Dr. Robin RushloWe’ve all heard that lifelong readers do better at pretty much anything. How important is reading? Here are some interesting statistics associated with reading (from the website http://www.readfaster.com/education_stats.asp#literacystatistics.) More than 20 percent of adults read at or below ...
Views: 78(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Improve Your Memory and Exercise Your Mind by Memorizing Random Word Lists - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Chester SantosThe key to improving your memory is to exercise your imagination and get as many of your senses involved as possible while encoding the information that you want to remember. The better your imagination, the better your memory and your ability to memorize a list. The following exercise will help ...
Views: 94(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Never Too Old for Tai Chi and the Martial Arts - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Bruce HutchinsonI was asked this week if being in your forties is too old to start a Tai Chi class, when I get this question it always seems strange to me especially since nearly all the latest press releases on Tai Chi have been about it being used in senior exercise classes and to prevent falls. But than again I ...
Views: 84(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Home Care Overview - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Angela StringfellowWhat You Need to Know About Home Care As an increasing number of seniors choose to remain in their home rather than move into a senior living community, the demand for home care continues to rise. Also called “companion care”, home care consists of non-medical services that allow an ...
Views: 66You must read the article to rate it. - Common Myths about Assisted Living Facilities - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Angela StringfellowWhen faced with the responsibility of choosing and selecting senior care options, many families have preconceived ideas about what assisted living facilities represent for their loved one’s future. Common myths are perpetuated by the media, which tends to emphasize the negative stories ...
Views: 63You must read the article to rate it. - Assisted Living Overview - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Angela StringfellowAssisted living is a type of residence for seniors who may need help in managing certain basic daily living activities such as cooking meals, bathing or dressing themselves, doing laundry, or taking medications. As opposed to a traditional nursing home, assisted living is for people who need some ...
Views: 61You must read the article to rate it. - Getting In Shape Over 50: Retired Fitness Leads to Retired Health! - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2009 from John Paul CatanzaroOver the past few years, research has shown that endurance is not as important as strength to improve functional capacity in aging adults. One problem that plagues many elders (particularly females) is osteoporosis. You hear of many seniors falling and breaking bones - they can't even get up to ...
Views: 75You must read the article to rate it. - Lose Focus ? Poor Concentration ? Aging Brain? Brain Fatigue ? Brain Health Exercise Solves Problem - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Leon EdwardYou may have already heard about how important it is to exercise your brain. There are many benefits that you should be aware of. Once you learn all the facts you will very likely be motivated to participate in activities that exercise your brain. The first thing you should understand is that these ...
Views: 104(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - An Explanation of the Different Kinds of Mobility Scooters - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from David JenkinsGetting around can sometimes become much more difficult with age, often as the result of diseases such as arthritis, which can make moving the hips and knees very painful. As a result, it is not uncommon for a senior to have difficulty walking for an extended period of time and even things like ...
Views: 88You must read the article to rate it. - Prostate Care - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from i-Supplements comMost men will experience a prostate problem at some point in their lives. The prostate is a walnut-sized gland located beneath the bladder. It surrounds the urethra, a tube that takes urine from the bladder to the penis. The urethra also carries semen during ejaculation. The prostate gland grows ...
Views: 103You must read the article to rate it. - Having The Difficult Conversation - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Carolyn L. RosenblattHaving the Difficult Conversation By Carolyn L. Rosenblatt, RN., B.S.N., Attorney at Law Why is it so hard to talk to our aging parent about difficult subjects, such as getting older, needing help, or planning for being dependent? Sometimes, the elder involved just can’t face it. ...
Views: 188(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Need for Training - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Gerard DonovanIf IFAs and Life Assurance Companies are to compete effectively with the direct sales channels that are trading today and with the many more about to appear in the next 24 months then they must first realise exactly what they have to do. If they want to keep, never mind increase, their market ...
Views: 113You must read the article to rate it. - Coaching in the Workplace - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Gerard DonovanToday organizations employ life coaches in the workplace so that the employees can achieve the desired results through proper guidance and training and therefore achieve increased efficiency at work. Hence whether it involves completing deadlines, attending meetings or planning out the next project ...
Views: 205(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Getting Out of the "How" Business - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from NANCY BARRY-JANSSONRecently, I have discussed embracing change, the power of decision, and believing in what's possible as tools for creating powerful positive change in your life. Once you open the door to possibilities, your intutitive guidance will begin to show you options. Here is where it's critical to resist ...
Views: 138You must read the article to rate it. - Believing in the Power of What is "Possible" - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from NANCY BARRY-JANSSONWhenever someone wants to create change in their life, whether it be to their body, their home, their relationships, their career, their income, or all of the above, they first have to be able to develop a positive concept of "what is possible". It is from that place of positive possibilities that ...
Views: 137You must read the article to rate it. - Deciding to Embrace Change - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from NANCY BARRY-JANSSONRecently, I wrote an article about the incredible power of decision, about how just deciding what you want can create the opportunities for that creation to appear in your life. Now, I'm inviting you to consider whether you've made, or are ready to make, the decision to change what isn't working in ...
Views: 117You must read the article to rate it. - These Seven Questions Make Geniuses - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Hal WechslerSeven Questions of Genius Speed Reading Rules Every year we read or hear a minimum of five (5) great ideas that would help us in school and in our careers. What happens to them? Our still-small-voice (Internal Dialogue) shouts at us – it will never work – this thing takes too much effort – ...
Views: 179You must read the article to rate it. - The Voice as Spiritual Ally - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from Jocelyn RasmussenWhether speaking or singing, many of us want to change our voice to sound richer, sweeter, more authoritative or more sensual. However, practices intended to alter vocal qualities from an external desire rather than from an internal transition are limited in their impact and sustainability. It ...
Views: 113(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Which Work is Just Right for You Now? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2009 from Craig NathansonNotice I said “now”? Before 40, it is easier just to accept any work. After all it pays the bills, gives us a job title and a sense of belonging in the world. The problem with this after 40 is that it becomes too easy to settle into a mundane life. It put one’s life on hold until there is a ...
Views: 98You must read the article to rate it. - Calming Your Inner Critic - by Submitted on May 29, 2009 from Jane Shure•Do you put yourself down for not being “good enough” or “smart enough?” •Do you have difficulty knowing what’s realistic to expect of yourself? •Do you compare yourself and often feel inferior or superior? •Do you call yourself names when faced with frustration or defeat? •Do ...
Views: 129You must read the article to rate it. - The "I'm Right, You're Wrong" Dynamic - by Submitted on May 29, 2009 from Jane ShureA few weeks ago my buttons got pushed. Oh yes, I sure did get triggered. In March, I was invited to be a guest on the NPR radio program, "Voices in the Family," hosted by Dan Gottlieb. I am a psychotherapist with 30 years of expertise in treating trauma, shame and eating disorders, and was paired ...
Views: 123You must read the article to rate it. - When We Help Ourselves, We Help the Helpless - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn my freshman year of high school, one of my closest friends suffered severely from a clinical depression that required both therapy and medication. Not only had she even attempted suicide, she was confronting the repressed memories of childhood sexual abuse by her former stepfather. It was too ...
Views: 134You must read the article to rate it. - How to Become Ambidextrous - by Submitted on May 23, 2009 from Adam SinickiMy reasons for attempting to become ambidextrous were many. The first was for combat purposes, as I hoped to be able to punch with the same speed and accuracy on both sides. The second was for preparation, preparation for my right wrist (which is royally screwed) becoming too arthritic to work ...
Views: 197You must read the article to rate it. - Three Ways You Can Learn from Movies - by Submitted on May 22, 2009 from Angie ThompsonMovies are everywhere. Their stories, phrases, and scenes are a part of our culture. We all have favorite movies, favorite memories relating to movies, and in some cases movies that help us define our lives. While you may not think about it, movies have probably enriched your life. Movies are ...
Views: 102You must read the article to rate it. - Living Alone and Loving It: 10 Tips to Help You Grow Into the Person Who Will Fill Your Empty Nest - by Submitted on May 22, 2009 from Debra CostanzoI don’t know about you, but I can remember when I was broaching my teen years I would spend hours writing angry poetry in my bedroom. I was technically way too young to be writing about jaded love. But, I did. Although, my own experiences may have been limited I certainly had enough examples ...
Views: 320(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Grandpa, What's a Grownup? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Gary Robertson“Grandpa, what's it like to be grown up?” “You want a big answer? Or a little one? “Little.” “Well, then. Being grownup is like having two arms and two legs. You need them before you can run around and do what you came here to do. Come here and sit on my lap. Now give me your ...
Views: 105(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Beautifully Broken Mothers - by Submitted on May 07, 2009 from Regina MurphyAs “Mothers Day” approaches, we become more aware of the relationship we have with our mothers and children. It is set aside to celebrate one of the most important days in the year; the one who gave us life. There are more bouquets of flowers sent on the special day than any other day in the ...
Views: 93(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - A Goal Setting Guide - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Kenneth Du PreezAlways try to get advice, and then confirm that advice else were, before making any decisions. Ask people, surf the INTERNET, go to libraries. Observe. It is difficult to always know the right thing to do. I think most people make a decision, and then commit to it. A friend of mine did a course on ...
Views: 104(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Breaking Free - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from John GilmoreThe world looks like it is falling apart, but you can have peace within yourself regardless. For centuries and at various times in the past the world has been falling apart. The only fear and suffering about the dissolving of the world, however, is experienced in the ego. If we think that we ...
Views: 91You must read the article to rate it. - Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Applying to Graduate School - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Bonnie Snyder#1: Thinking it’s just like college. If you approach graduate school with a college mindset, you risk rejection. Graduate school is different. While it depends on which field you want to enter, the emphasis will shift from merely learning existing knowledge to creating new knowledge by ...
Views: 131You must read the article to rate it. - Musings on Maturity, with a Sense of Creativity - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Suzanne Kyra"Maturing is for the courageous and lighthearted. To age with wholesomeness and health, we need to be scrupulous about laughing, loving, exercising, healthy eating, and being mentally stimulated." --Suzanne Kyra In the big picture, our time on Earth is brief. Avoiding this awareness is avoiding ...
Views: 98You must read the article to rate it. - Musing on Adulthood, with Soulfulness - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Suzanne Kyra"Healthy adulthood is a time of doing, acquiring, changing, creating, leading, influencing, and wielding power. Adulthood is a time of great strength and responsibility. It is the summer of one’s life." --Suzanne Kyra Adulthood is a time of strength, confidence, and potential power. Healthy ...
Views: 88You must read the article to rate it. - Dance, The Warm-Up, and You - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Ettie Steg:The warm-up, simple as it sounds, is one of the most misunderstood aspects of exercise, and it helps keep our bodies youthful. To me, it’s the most important part, for two reasons—it gets the lubrication going in the joints and muscles and it minimizes the possibility of injury during the ...
Views: 131You must read the article to rate it. - How to Have an Authentic Life and Pay the Bills! - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Craig NathansonAfter 40, this is the most important pursuit in your life. After 40, we start having less tolerance for an empty life. The routine starts to drag on us and we start thinking of what we should do with our life. This is a good thing. The most questioning starts with our work where we spend the most ...
Views: 91You must read the article to rate it. - Avoiding and Handling Dissapointments - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Isabel KirkTry to assess people fairly and look inside yourself to find out where your expectations and disappointments really come from. All of us get disappointed sometimes, but if it happens very often or if it hurts too much it might become a problem. What we don’t realize is that our expectations come ...
Views: 125You must read the article to rate it. - A mother's letter to her adult daughter... - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2009 from Glenda GibbsA mother's letter to her adult daughter...by Glenda Gibbs Briefing - I had made an earlier request for help, to which my daughter didn't want to have anything to do with it. After sharing a few thoughts, I scripted the following and sent it. Note: With my daughter's permission and her name removed ...
Views: 286(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Life Is Coming At You - Are You Ready? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2009 from H. Les BrownOur local Giant supermarket has introduced hand scanners so that you can just walk up and down the aisles, collecting your groceries, while scanning them and bagging them right in your cart. Checkout involves downloading the inventory from the hand scanner into a self-serve checkout station. It's ...
Views: 81You must read the article to rate it. - . . . The Wisdom to Know the Difference - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2009 from H. Les BrownOne of the most difficult virtues to attain is wisdom. Nobody becomes wise through an accident of birth or by osmosis. As has often been said, wisdom derives from good judgment, which, in turn, derives from bad judgment — and an awful lot of it. Jesus told his disciples, "By their fruits you ...
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