Funny Memories

Laughter is a drug. And the nice thing about this particular addiction is that it is so hard to over dose on it. The healing power of humor is getting a new look from research science (now see here). You know those funny TV shows you watch, or that...

To Sleep, Perchance To Remember

Get a good night’s sleep. It’s good for your brain, and may contribute to neurogenesis, the formation of new nerve cells (see the study). WHY is sleep good for your brain? WHY does it help you remember better? It’s not clear to anyone (and research science has some speculations...

Stress’s Brain Drain

You are stressed. So what else is new. And you may think that, well, whatever, I’ll relax when I’m dead (or retired, whichever comes first). I’ve got way to much work to accomplish to let concerns over stress slow me down. And that’s the problem. Stress does slow you...

We Are People People

“Poor social connections, infrequent participation in social activities, and social disengagement predict the risk of cognitive decline in elderly individuals.” Read the full article here. Science to English Translation:Being a hermit is hazardous to your health! Humans are social animals and part of our wiring is set up to...

Brain Aerobics

Thinking about thinking games is not enough. You have to actually DO those thinking games. But according to research from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, the chances of you “slip sliding away” into the cognitive fog of dementia can be reduced by a whopping 75% by playing mental...

Southwestern Cobb Salad

You’ll Need 6 cups iceberg lettuce, about 1/2 large head, cut into 1 inch strips 6 oz. sliced radishes, about 1 1/2 cups 3 hard boiled eggs, cut into wedges 1 can, 16 oz., red kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 can, 7 oz., corn kernels 1 cup Monterey...

Learn To Learn To Learn

Here’s what we know:The more you learn, the healthier your brain becomes. The mental gymnastics don’t have to be strenuous, either. They just have to be consistent. So here’s the problem:We typically believe that learning is what you do in school. If there is no school, no classes, no...

Remoulade Sauce for Shrimp

You’ll Nee:   Shrimp:   3 dozen (21-25 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 quarts cold water 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 lemon, sliced 1 onion, diced 4 tablespoons salt 1/2 cup celery, diced 2 tablespoons cracked black pepper 3 bay leaves   Sauce:   1 1/2 cups mayonnaise...

Exercise on the Brain

Do it. Find something. Something that you can love that makes you move, and do that. Being active does a lot of things for your heart, and for your circulatory system. In essence, it keeps the pipes clean. Here is a great summary from Harvard if you want to...

Tapenade

  1 ¼ C pitted manzanilla olives or other green Spanish olives, rinsed & drained (can use black or green olives)   1 T capers, drained 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp. lemon juice 1/4 C olive oil 1 T fresh cilantro, chopped Combine olives, capers and garlic in...

Brain Power

Your brain is the biggest energy hog in your body, and for good reason. This 2-3 pound convoluted, gyrating, fat-filled lump contains roughly 100 billion brain cells. Each of these are linked up with up to 10,000 connections each. By the way: It’s true. There are more possible interconnecting...

Walnut Chicken Breasts

  You’ll Need · 4 boneless chicken breast halves · lemon juice · 6 tablespoons melted butter · 3 cups bread crumbs, toasted · 1/3 cup finely chopped onion · 1/2 cup chopped celery · 2 teaspoons parsley flakes · 3/4 cup chopped walnuts · 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt...