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Brain disease can develop long before symptoms are detected. Fortunately, lifestyle changes can reduce the risk of dementia and slow deterioration. Although genetic causes are outside of your control, you can help your brain by adopting a healthy lifestyle. Following are recommendations and resources to help you promote brain health: Daily exercise - Staying fit can prevent some types of dementia and slow the progression of others. Develop an exercise routine like taking a daily walk or enrolling in weekly fitness classes. Social Engagement - Stay connected with family and friends to promote brain health and emotional well-being. Participate in social activities by joining a social club, playing team sports, or walking with friends. Healthy Diet - Adopt a Mediterranean diet by eating beans, berries, chicken, fish, grains, nuts, and vegetables.   Avoid sugar and junk food. Sleep Habits - Sleep is essential for physical and mental health. Avoid sleep deprivation by fo...

Aging can impact financial security, mental well-being, and physical health. The adverse effects of aging can be overcome with advance planning and behavioral changes.  Healthy lifestyles reduce the risk of chronic diseases and slow the aging process.  Use the following tips to help lead a long, happy, and useful life. Following the tips are links to articles, books, and websites with additional information for overcoming the challenges of aging.   Tips Appearance  -  look ageless by limiting sun exposure, coloring grey hair, moisturizing skin, and updating wardrobes. Attitude  - maintain a positive attitude by focusing on creativity, friendships, and good things in life. Financing  – secure futures by buying an annuity and delaying the start of Social Security benefits. Healthcare  – avoid problems by calendaring health checkups, dental exams, and immunizations. Insuring –  mitigate risk by purchasing long-term care insurance and supp...

Below are some tips and resources for prolonging the life of appliances, cars, and other things. Follow the strategies to save money and avoid having to replace things too soon.  Tips Buying - buy products with simple designs and fewer features.  Batteries - use devices with replaceable batteries Discipline - control   the  urge to buy more and have the latest version Fixi It  -  buy products that are fixable Scheduling -  set goals  for replacing things Trade-in - purchase products from companies that except trade-ins like Apple and Dell Warranties - buy extended warranties from manufacturers Articles  Making Phones Last Longer Policy and Regulation Stopping planned obsolescence  Webites Better Business Bureau Consumer Guides Consumer Reports Product Review Websites

Below are steps for making an apology from the book Sorry, Sorry, Sorry by Marjorie Ingall and Susan McCarthy.  Apology can help offenders build relationships, seek forgiveness and relieve stress.  For more tips, see articles and books listed below.   Tips 1. Say I'm sorry 2. Say what you're sorry for 3. Acknowledge why what you did was bad 4. Make no excuses 5. Promise not to do it again 6. Offer to make things right Articles Art of Apologizing   How to Apologize   Letting Go of Grudges and Bitterness Guide to Apologies Meaningful Apologies Rules for Apologizing Solving   Relationship Conflicts Books The Art of Apology and Forgiveness Communicating at Home and the Office

Below are tips from an article.by Carol Hymowitz about managing careers.  Hyman notes that the traditional 40-year career is being extended. Follow Hymowitz tips to lead a rewarding career.  Click here  to read the complete article. CAREER TIPS FROM HYMOWITZ 1.   Expect a career that resembles a jungle gym rather than a ladder 2.   Lifelong learning, including breaks to return to school, will be essential 3.   Seek flexibility to have a better work/life balance 4.   Learn strategies for restarting a career after a break 5.   Build an intergenerational network 6.   Explore new paths even when you're enjoying your current career

Every day brings challenges to careers, family, finances, and health. Build your resilience to withstand the bad things and appreciate the good. Below are strategies for building resilience in your daily life.  For  more tips, read articles about being mindful ,  cultivating resilience , inspiring examples,   overcoming obstacles , and relieving stress .  Also consult the resilience resources at websites maintained by Everyday Health ,  Harvard ,   NRRC , and WebMD . Resilience Strategies Understand Yourself   Adopt strategies for responding to it. Build on your skills, strengths, and talents.  Control Yourself  Use stress-reduction techniques like concentrated breathing, focused mindfulness, and closing eyes to focus.  Cope with Adversity Use coping strategies like journaling, reframing thoughts, exercising, spending time outdoors, socializing, improving sleep hygiene, and tapping into creative outlets. Be Happy    P...

Below is a list of resolutions for a healthier life. Select a few of them as goals for the New Year to improve your well-being. For help implementing the resolutions, see the articles, books, reviews, and websites listed at the end of this article. Resolutions Avoid Digital Addiction  - Avoid digital addiction by turning off notifications, putting devices away during family time, and setting daily time limits on personal use of email and social media. Be Active  - Do 30 minutes of aerobic exercise several times a week. Get up from your desk at least hourly for a short walk.  Control Stress  - Use daily meditation, deep breathing, and journaling to reduce stress. Listen to meditation music before bedtime. Drink Water  - Drink water throughout the day to regulate body temperature, lubricate joints, prevent infections, and keep organs functioning. Eat Well -  Eat a daily diet of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Avoid processed foods. Get Physical -...

Reduce Covid risk by staying up to date on boosters, wearing N95 masks, and avoiding large gatherings. Covid caution is especially important  during winter’s wave of flu and viruses. Keep a supply of masks and test kits. Carry a mask to use in public settings and avoid large groups. Click here  for articles about Coronavirus prevention and treatments.

Giving thanks generates a sense of positivity that boosts happiness and well-being. Grateful people tend to have better interpersonal relations, increased energy, and reduced stress. Now is a good time to start showing thanks for the good things in your life. Following are tips for making gratitude a habit and resources to help implement them. Tips Alternatives - show thanks with acts of kindness, cards, donations, emails, in-person communications, and handwritten notes. Audiences - focus on clients, co-workers, family, service providers, and vendors. Journaling - keep a journal to record positive happenings, and express thankfulness. Environment - be alert to opportunities for giving thanks at church, home, offices, restaurants, and stores. Reasons - accentuate the positive and consider all things big and small in your daily life. Recognition - reward others for their assistance, contribution, and service. Volunteering - give thanks by giving back to the community and the profession....

Reconnecting with co-workers, family and friends can be accomplished with technology and meeting in-person. Following are some tips for getting social and articles and books for implementing them.  Tips 1. Talk with people 2. Join special interest groups 3. Take adult education classes 4. Seek volunteer opportunities 5. Join a social media group Articles Calling Family and Friends Creating Social Networks Finding a Love Life Improving Your Social Skills Maintaining Long Distance Friendships Making Friends Meeting People Online Messaging Friends Overcoming Loneliness Rebuilding Connections Reconnecting with Friends Strengthening Relationships Books Connecting with Family and Friends Making Conversation Winning Friends