If you’re old enough to remember the John F. Kennedy assassination or the Cuban missile crisis, you’re probably realizing that your memory isn’t what it used to be. Indeed, the Centers for Disease Control has reported that one in eight Americans over the age of 60 complains of worsening memory loss. The problem may be… Continue reading Get Started Preserving Your Memories
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Writing to Preserve and Revive Memory
If you’re old enough to remember the John F. Kennedy assassination or the Cuban missile crisis, you’re probably realizing that your memory isn’t what it used to be. Indeed, the Centers for Disease Control has reported that one in eight Americans over the age of 60 complains of worsening memory loss. The problem may be… Continue reading Writing to Preserve and Revive Memory
Are You Positive? Try Writing from A New Perspective
Dozens of studies have shown that writing, in the form of journaling, is beneficial for both physical and emotional wellbeing. But often, being told to journal simply isn’t enough – your journal fills with repetitive complaints, and although a certain amount of “dumping” is healthy, it can begin to feel like a job instead of… Continue reading Are You Positive? Try Writing from A New Perspective
Creative Activity Contributes to Well-Being
People who engage in everyday creative activity may experience an “upward spiral” of increased wellbeing and creativity, according to researchers from New Zealand. In their study, Department of Psychology researchers from the University of Otsego asked 658 university students to keep a daily diary of their experiences and emotional states over 13 days. After analyzing… Continue reading Creative Activity Contributes to Well-Being
Alma Bond: Her 90-Plus Health Secrets
They key to having a healthy body, a sharp mind and a thriving career for nearly a century? Pursue your true-life passion after 60! That’s exactly what acclaimed author Dr. Alma Bond did. At 92 years old, she has written 22 books in the last 25 years, including her latest, Hillary Rodham Clinton: On The… Continue reading Alma Bond: Her 90-Plus Health Secrets
The Power of Writing Down What You Want
What do you really want? With our busy lives and the stress of working, making a living, caring for others, and getting older, some people feel like they’ve totally lost control of their mind and body. They operate entirely at other people’s bidding. Many feel like they’ve hit a brick wall trying to change their… Continue reading The Power of Writing Down What You Want