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Most people think of Alzheimer's as an elderly person's disease, but doctors say it can actually start developing in the brain decades before. Still, one out of three cases of Alzheimer's may be preventable.
One lifestyle change you can make now to lower your risk is to switch to a Mediterranean diet. The brain shrinks as you age, but a study found people in their mid-70s who ate a Mediterranean diet (more fruits, veggies, olive oil, and less meat and cheese) lost less brain mass than others. A bigger brain later in life is beneficial and could protect from diseases like Alzheimer's.
Follow the link to see all 4 tips to lower your risk of Alzheimer’s. |
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| Even when we know people’s names, why do we go for days without using them? By using someone’s name, you help them feel seen and acknowledged — and that’s an act of kindness. According to kindness.org’s research in collaboration with the University of Oxford, doing a kind act increases happiness, well-being, trust and compassion. And it can have the same powerful effect on those who receive the act. Try it, and put a smile on both your faces. |
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No gym, no problem! Whether you’re outside or stuck at home, you can get a great workout by incorporating stairs into your routine. Doing these exercises on a set of stairs will help tone and strengthen your legs and glutes with surprising intensity.
These can be challenging moves! You’ll do sumo squat jumps, jumping jack squats, side hops and more. For a longer workout, repeat this circuit of exercises back-to-back with short rests in between for three rounds.
Follow the link to see how it's done |
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| Let the countdown begin! Amazon just announced the date for Prime Day |
| You won't want to miss this! |
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| 6 expert-approved running shoes for women |
| Training for a 5K? We asked experts for their top women's running shoes of 2019. |
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| How to make your own luck |
| This Transformation Tuesday, Jenna Bush Hager and guest co-host Maria Shriver talk to “What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20” author Tina Seelig about how you can control your own destiny by taking small risks. |
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| Teen with 'Sleeping Beauty' syndrome can sleep 20 hours a day |
| "His brain is stuck in a weird circadian rhythm. He just physically can't stay awake," one patient's mom said. |
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