Loss of purpose may well be responsible for the premature declines of many seniors. Careers end, families grow up and move away, spouses and friends pass on, and the purposes that have kept us alive and motivated for decades begin to crumble, and life itself follows soon after. Without a sense [...]

We’re all grown ups, right? And by now, we all pretty much know what we’re supposed to be eating: a balanced diet heavy on fruits, veggies and whole grains, light on fatty, sugary junk food. But knowing isn’t the same as doing, and being told “you should do this” just doesn’t [...]

Read Part 1 of this article So, we’ve covered the Do’s of brain-healthy diets…. but what about the Don’ts? Here goes… (ahem) The Don’ts: General Junk Foods: Most junk foods and fast foods fall into the categories below, but they’re worth a separate mention due to a recent study out of Sweden that showed that high sugar, [...]

This August, nearly 13,000 athletes will gather for an Olympics style competition. They’ve trained hard, fought their way up through trials at the local, state and national level, competed in traditional events of the Olympics, including swimming, track & field, and equestrian events. There’s even a winter version of the games, with events [...]

A healthy, fit brain is key to vitality, energy and health at any age – tending to its well being becomes especially important as we age. Having a healthy brain leads to a healthier mind and body, and just like physical fitness, it takes a little extra effort as we get older. As science [...]

Over the past 30 years, 678 Roman Catholic Nuns have offered a remarkable gift to our knowledge of successful aging: their brains. In 1986, elderly members of the School Sisters of Notre Dame began participating in a study of aging. They agreed to annual testing of their mental and physical functions, a variety [...]