Brain Health News To Use

The newest junior ranger at Grand Canyon National Park is 103 years old, making her three years older than the park itself.

What an inspiration.

You see, without a purpose, retirement can be lethal. Service is a longevity secret.

Multiple studies have shown that people who are engaged in paid work or volunteering are more likely to have a longer and more satisfied life.

Not sure where to start? Need some inspiration?

During my research, I stumbled upon a website and FB page that’s...

Anti-aging health coaching is all about improving your lifestyle to reduce the risks of age-related chronic diseases — like heart disease, cancer, dementia and Alzheimer’s.

But how do you know what diseases YOU need to prevent?

Easy. Do genetic health testing.

I did.

The good news...I’m not genetically predisposed to ovarian or breast cancer or Parkinson’s, dementia or Alzheimer’s.

The bad news...I have some pretty serious predispositions to cardiac disease and...

Have you cared for an aging parent? Or a high-needs child?

Then you know the struggle. The stress. The exhaustian. The tug-of-war between devotion and resentment.

I've been there.

Our generation is often sandwiched between caring for the generation before us AND the generation after us. And caring for ourselves becomes inconsequential.

Caregivers have a higher risk of significant health problems, such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, depression, overweight, and earlier death due to...

Live without regret. Yes, that's me hiking in Palo Euro Canyon. Living my dream life.

What is it that you've wanted to do that you've been postponing

Maybe next year. After I have more money. After I retire. After my knee surgery. After I lose weight. After the kid moves out. After I sell the house. After, after, after...

Ugh...how mature of you. You sound like an old person.

What if you wait too long? What if you never get the chance? What will you forever regret NOT doing?

The time is NOW.

Have you found your tribe?

One of the MOST powerful ways to ensure a longer, more vital life is to take an active role in a COMMUNITY of like-minded folks.

Longevity experts report that knowing your role in a committed group with a common purpose is essential for a long and fulfilling life.

Here's one of my fave anti-aging strategies...albeit a furry one. Own a pet.

This is me and my buddy 'Logan.'

Researchers at St. Andrews University report that "If you have a dog in the home, your physical activity level is roughly equivalent to a person 10 years younger.”

My family knows. You do not speak to me in the morning until after cup #3.

”My name is Allison and I'm a coffee-addict.” If you insist that I give up my cup of joe for supposed health reasons, I will break into a cold sweat.

And now, I don't have to...

Yes, that's me, babysitting my 8-month old granddaughter.

She's adorable and I love her dearly, but there's a BIG side benefit to caring for her...

I will live longer.

How much dementia-contributing aluminum do you think a baby boomer has absorbed in their lifetime from...

• foods cooked in aluminum foil
• foods cooked in aluminum pots and pans
• drinks in laminated pouches
• cosmetics, antiperspirants and toothpastes with 'aluminum-something' ingredients
• aluminum-containing vaccines

Need I continue?

So, how do you get that aluminum OUT of your body?

Here's an easy, at-home, aluminum detox...

Drink Fiji water (no, I'm not paid for this plug).

Fiji water and other...

Another super-simple dementia defense tactic...

Ditch your aluminum foil.

Yep, throw it out. Why?