How the Brain Changes from Birth through Old Age
Even though you’re born with only one brain, the one you have now is much different than the one you were born with. How much different? Think about this: even before you are born, fetal […]
Brain Health
Defeat SAD—12 Ways to Boost Energy and Mood
There’s nothing like sitting either outside or by a window and enjoying the sunlight. It just feels good on the skin, and can help ease away the stress of the day. We’ve officially entered the […]
Going Back to School Later In Life
Are older adults taking over college campuses? Well, they might not be the majority, but statistics show that 8.1 million college and university students are age 25 and older. Also, the National Center for Education […]
7 of the Worst Foods for Memory
In May 2017, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that death rates from Alzheimer’s disease (AD) increased by an astonishing 55 percent between 1999 and 2014. Currently, AD is the sixth leading […]
Unscientific Assumptions About Aging
“It’s due to old age.” We hear or say this statement all the time. Still, in many cases it’s simply not true. For example, forgetfulness isn’t an inevitable consequence of aging. In fact, many older […]