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Jul 14, 2021
What are you doing to keep your brain healthy?
Maybe you've never been asked that before or even considered it....
I certainly hadn't until my Grandmother was diagnosed with dementia.
But after she was, the thought of not having my memories, recognizing my loved ones, or knowing myself terrified me and sent me on a mission.
I went on a mission to learn what can be done to keep your brain healthy and sharp for as long as possible!
And guess what I learned?
That one of the most powerful ways to keep your brain sharp (and your heart and body healthy at the same time which is a HUGE plus) is a combination of both physical and mental exercise!
Wanna learn how to do a workout that will help you keep your brain and body healthy and strong for decades to come?
Then join me on Tuesday for the STRONG & STEADY workshop to learn how to:
Do a workout that will get your heart pumping and your...
Is the hippo in your head happy?
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Jul 02, 2021
Are you ready for a happy hippo in your head? Maybe?
Trust me, it might sound weird but its actually a very good thing! Let me explain!
Here's why that's important and why you should care about the hippo in your head: Your hippocampus is the part of limbic system in your brain and is integral for the formation of new memories, accessing older ones, and plays a direct role in learning and with your emotions.
As with all parts of your brain it is effected by stress and undergoes normal changes as you age.
However this part in particular is found to be one of the first parts of the brain effected by Alzheimer's disease so it is VERY important that you are proactive in keeping it healthy!
And guess what the best way for you to do that is: EXERCISE!
Studies find that a combination of both physical exercises (especially cardio) and mental exercise (meditation in particular) is key for helping you generate new brain cells and also make sure those...