Archive for February, 2010

Dear Friend,

Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. In fact, as you’ll see, the two go hand in hand.

Because of that, and the importance a healthy brain has on your quality of life, today I am going to share with you 3 ways to reverse the effects of aging on your brain so you can enjoy life well into your 80′s, 90′s and beyond!

Also, I’ve got a super tasty recipe for you today. Let’s call it an early Valentine’s Day treat. I’m sure you’ll like it if you have a sweet tooth. We always try to eliminate as much sugar as we can, but we all get cravings from time to time!

Yours in Health,

Dimitri


How To Reverse The Effects of Aging On Your Brain

Here’s a few tips on how to keep your brain sharp into your 80′s and beyond…

#1. Exercise – Surprise, surprise! A recent study published in a Neurology journal found that people who exercise or get active at least once a week have a longer lasting memory.

#2. Be Friendly – If you live with someone, or do volunteer work, you improve your memory by almost 25% by being hospitable and engaging. Presumably because you keep the mind stimulated, by meeting and speaking to other people.

#3. Do Puzzles – Those newspaper puzzles like Sudoku and crosswords improve your memory, brain speed and vocabulary too! Plus, they’re fun and a great way to pass time productively if you commute to work by public transport.

Your brain is very much like your body, if you look after it, you’ll receive years of healthy, happy living. Start today!


Quote Corner

“The brain is a wonderful organ; it starts working the moment you get up in the morning and does not stop until you get into the office.” – Robert Frost

Wow, I’ve been saying it for years and was glad to see the recent Today Show segment on “skinny fat”. Being thin is not an indicator of health. I love the two women that they featured; they were a good example of what skinny fat means. Some people are genetically thin, and yet carry a dangerously high body fat percentage. When you look at a smaller persons weight and how they look in their clothes it’s kind of hard to believe that they could be considered obese on the body fat chart. I’ve know many a thin person with lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Sorry thin people, you have to exercise and eat right too. If you missed the Today Show segment, take a look below. Would love to hear your comments.

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