Month: January 2024

Practicing ‘Self-Compassion’ Helps Weight Loss

It’s not easy to lose weight, especially when facing a world filled with the temptation of tasty treats and rich, delicious meals. But being kind to yourself can make the difference when it comes to sticking to a diet, a new study reports. Dieters who practice self-compassion… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on January 29, 2024

Playing a Musical Instrument Builds Cognitive Reserve

Stuart Douglas, 78, has played the accordion all his long life. “I learned to play the accordion as a boy living in a mining village in Fife and carried on throughout my career in the police force and beyond,” said Douglas, of Cornwall, England. “These days I still play… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. […]

Published on January 29, 2024

Handwriting Boosts Brain Connections, Typing Doesn’t

‘Young folk don’t write in cursive anymore’ is a common complaint of older folks in this keyboard-obsessed age. Now, new research suggests that kids who ignore handwriting are, in fact, missing out: By the time they reach college, their brain “connectivity” may be weaker… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on January 29, 2024