What is the habit you have that most annoys you and you really really really wish you didn’t do? Remember, a habit is a behaviour that you do with little or no conscious thought – an autopilot action – from
Water Your Brain!
We often spend more money and attention to our car than we do to ourselves. Does that seem like your life too? And so what, you might ask… Well, whether in our 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s or further along,
Alzheimer’s could be diabetes of the brain
I am surprised to learn about research that links diabetes and Alzheimer’s. The basis of this connection is some evidence which shows that spikes in blood sugar contribute to Alzheimer’s disease. Further, that dementia (Alzheimer’s being the most common form)
How good are you… at multi-tasking?
How would you rate yourself as a multi-tasker? On a scale of 0-10, with 10 being able to easily do a number of things at once, where do you score? What’s really happening during multitasking? What is our brain really
I’m Too Old!
Have you said that lately? I hear people saying that … too often. We are NEVER too old to make changes in our lives. Our minds retain the ability to adjust and change all of our life. The belief that
What is Neuroplasticity?
Whenever I run into a new word, I usually consult the dictionary, and now I look online at a dictionary site. And here’s what www.dictionary.com says about neuroplasticity: Neuroplasticity is the capacity of the nervous system to develop new neuronal
Believing in Practise
As I continue to delve into current research, talk to caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s and work with clients, the most common misconception that I have found is the belief that our brains stop developing as we grown older. I
The Power of our Brains
I have always been interested in research about the brain. I love to learn more about this rapidly growing field of study A friend sent me an interesting study reporting how overweight people’s brains are older. You can read about
Redefining My Future
As I move forward, I continue to make corrections in my path to use music to stop illness and help others. While providing music at nursing homes, I realized that life is such a gift. Choosing your path starts at
Put on your “Big Girl Panties”
I am inspired by the work that Lissa Rankin, M.D. is doing relating to looking inward to help us find the source of our illness and disease. I watched another one of her videos yesterday and I am coming to agree more