How Service Lengthens Your Life
I will drink brewed coffee, but I prefer espresso. The very nice hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona where I stay has an espresso machine in the lobby, so I can help myself. The problem is,...
Category: Thoughts for the curious
Keep Moving
Moving is contagious. It’s also Aging Intelligently.
Strengths & Limitations
Accept your limitations; work on your strengths. That’s Aging Intelligently
Smarter People Play More
Play more to make yourself smarter. Even brain cells appreciate playtime, and form new connections, making you smarter.
Sleeping Your Way into a Healthy, Younger Body
Sleep doesn’t seem terribly important. We could be working, dancing, or talking late into the night with friends. What the heck, we will catch up on sleep during the weekend. Sleeping gets in the...
Action Step: Wrist & Finger Strength
We are Aging Intelligently, one step at a time. Wrists are important for picking up things, unscrewing jar tops, and building strength and mobility against carpal tunnel syndrome. We need strong wrists. Before you eat,...
Pick Two
A good rule of thumb for decisions: If it’s fast and cheap, it won’t be good. If it’s cheap and good, it won’t be fast. If it’s fast and good, it...
Just Move
The more you move, the more you can move. The more you can move, the more you will want to. …and you can move anywhere, even on a sailboat. That’s Aging Intelligently.
Amazing Brain Cells
The human brain cell can hold five times as much information as an encyclopedia. Your brain uses 20% of the oxygen that enters your bloodstream and is itself made up of 80% water. Though...
How Exercise Helps Thinking
How well, and often, we move determines how well we think. It’s a relationship worth attention. According to John Robbins, author of Healthy at 100, exercise increases oxygen to the brain. Sure, we already...