As you age, you may start to feel like your brain is aging right along with your body. This is especially true if you find yourself constantly forgetting things. There are several ways you can keep your mind sharp as you age, so keep reading to find out how to keep your brain sharp for…
As you age, it’s time to start thinking about how you can keep your brain sharp. One of the best ways you can keep your mind fresh is by committing to lifelong learning. You’ll Enhance Your Brain Just like any other muscle in your body, your brain is a muscle that needs frequent use to…
Learning something new isn’t easy and facing challenges regularly can really take a lot of your energy. However, learning new things is good because it benefits your brain. Keep reading to learn more about how learning new things help your brain. Learning Programs the Brain First and foremost, according to Psychology Today, learning is actually…
How old are you? Your chronological age or the number of birthdays you’ve had tells you how old you are. But are you aging well? Your physical, mental, and emotional health determine if you are aging well. Medical experts have identified these six signs that you are aging well. Height and Weight As people age,…
According to the Mayo Clinic there are multiple signs of aging and the signs become more and more noticeable as the years progress. Aside from the obvious physical signs of aging there are also many changes on a psychological and a standard of life level as well. (https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/aging/art-20046070). There are none of us who know…
According to WebMD when we reach 50, we usually have more brain function than we did at the age of 25. We may not quite have the body we had back then, but we are certainly smart enough to know that’s not what really matters. (https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/ss/slideshow-what-to-expect-in-your-50s). Too many people see 50 as a negative crossroads…
Dr. Nate Upshaw, Medical Director with the NeuroSpa TMS concluded, “Midlife crisis symptoms vary widely from person to person. The most common midlife crisis age range is 35 to 55, with some variability between genders.” Many people are familiar with the term midlife crisis. You know, the one neighbor that went and bought a new…
The National Institutes of Health say that depression is more than just sad feelings, rather it is a very real mood disorder. It can have a serious impact on how you live your daily life. It can impact how you sleep, perform tasks, interact with others and essentially how you function in the world at…
Becoming older does not mean life has come to a standstill. While your physical body may not be able to go on a 10-mile hike anymore, does not mean you cannot participate in a small trek. The idea is keeping your mind alive and enjoy the freedom that comes with aging. Let us look at…
There seems to be such a societal stigma that kicks in when you get past a certain age. People get depressed about getting older but realistically age is just a number. Your fifties may seem like a scary time, so much can be changing in your life. It doesn’t have to be a scary thing…