It feels helpless to witness someone who is suffering with Alzheimer's. "People who have a simple, carbohydrate-based diet (bread, pasta, potatoes, rice, fruit juice and sugar) have a 400% increased risk of...
Tips On Surviving a Scary MRI if You Have Claustrophobia!
Years ago I had something wrong with my back, so I went to my doctor who told me that I needed an MRI or "Magnetic Resonance Imaging". An MRI is a "a noninvasive nuclear procedure for imaging tissues of high...
How to Combat Loneliness If You Are Shy!
Being socially connected is important for our mental and emotional health, but it’s not easy if you are shy, and experience loneliness. "Loneliness is not only emotionally painful; it can harm your health....
Tips For Social Anxiety!
People drink alcohol for many reasons. For some it's a way to cope with social anxiety. Since drinking might not be the healthiest choice, I figured there had to be a better way! As a result of writing that...
Drinking Alcohol Is Not Healthy!
Why do people drink? People turn to alcohol for various reasons. Some seek relaxation, or use alcohol as a crutch in order to socialize. Some like to celebrate or use alcohol as a coping mechanism for...
11 Useful Tips To Help Seniors Cope With Memory Loss!
As we head toward senior citizen age, sometimes our short term memory doesn't cooperate favorably. "When a person experiences short-term memory loss, he or she can remember incidents from 20 years ago but is...
8 Easy Ways To Relieve Stress!
Nowadays, many people suffer from stress and anxiety and it doesn’t seem to be getting any better because there's so much to accomplish. People work and have families, social plans, cooking, cleaning, and...
Useful Products for People With Memory Issues!
I’m all about modern conveniences and useful products that make life easier and sometimes the older we get, the more we struggle, especially if you are a senior! Many times, older people don't hear or see as...
Planning Events Around People With Dementia!
Many of us have a loved one with Dementia. The Alzheimers Association says that "an estimated 5.7 million Americans of all ages are living with Alzheimer's dementia in 2018. This number includes an estimated...
Ditch The Refined Sugar Now!
Eating refined sugar can affect your brain! In addition, studies show people with a high sugar intake may be at a greater risk of developing cancer and heart disease and can also create depression, produce...
An Instant Pot Can Save You Time, Especially Cooking Beans!
During one lazy Seahawks Sunday afternoon, my girlfriend excitedly told me about an appliance called the “10 in 1 Instant Pot". She proceeded to explain this handy gadget and sounded like an informercial....
Why Eating Nutritious Foods Can Lead To A Healthy Brain!
How many times have you heard the phrase "Food Is Medicine"? Eating the right foods contributes to a healthy brain. People say that it's expensive to eat healthy. It will be more expensive to pay medical...