Don’t Invite the Flu for the Holidays
During November and December, most of us spend time in crowds of people—at parties, while shopping, and as we make…
So much exciting research has come along during the past decade to affirm that yes, there are many steps we can take to promote brain health!
The 20 words hidden in this puzzle all have to do with protecting our brain and memory. And don’t forget—puzzles, games and even video games have been shown to provide a good mental workout. You don’t need an expensive brain fitness program to find stimulating activities that help us stay sharp into our later years.
Click here to download and print your own copy.
For More Information
To learn more about the amazing human brain, see the Mayo Clinic slide show “How Your Brain Works.”
The National Institute on Aging’s Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center (ADEAR) also offers a tutorial entitled “Inside the Human Brain.”
Source: Assisting Hands Home Care in association with IlluminAge. © IlluminAge 2012
Last Posts
Useful Holiday Gifts for Loved Ones with Health Challenges
Holiday shopping—at the pharmacy? Loyola University Medical Center experts offer tips for practical, inexpensive gifts for loved ones who are…
Communicating With Someone Who Has Memory Loss
When a friend or loved one is living with the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease or another type of cognitive impairment,…
Avoiding the Complications of Diabetes
November is National Diabetes Month. This year’s theme is “Diabetes is a Family Affair,” reflecting the fact that this disease…