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Meditation can help calm the brain.

Long live the brain Fun, simple activities you can do at home that help boost brain health

It’s important to keep your brain sharp as you age.

“In order to engage our brains for an ideal level of challenge, we should aim for something that is new, novel and challenging to maximize our effort — grow our brains, new neurons and strengthen our neuronal networks,” says certified brain health coach Dr. Krystal L. Culler, DBH, M.A., founder of Your Brain Health Matters, LLC and an Atlantic fellow for Equity in Brain Health.

Dr. Culler says brain health is 70 percent lifestyle and 30 percent genetics. She encourages people to think about brain fitness the same way they think about physical exercise. That means giving your brain a 15- to 20-minute daily workout, adding up to at least two hours a week.

Read on for easy ways to stimulate your brain.

Game On!

Playing games — whether it’s chess, canasta, mah jongg, puzzles or even computer games, such as Words With Friends or gem matching — may help your brain to stay engaged.

While research on the overall benefits of cognitive games is mixed, one study shows participants may get good at a mind-stimulating activity, such as crosswords, even if those gaming skills don’t transfer to other brain health, like attention to problem-solving.

Still, that doesn’t mean the activity isn’t valuable. You can have a healthier, happier life by participating in games and activities you enjoy.

“Having fun with new learning experiences or engaging in topics that are of interest to us can pique our curiosity and increase our likelihood to stay engaged,” says Dr. Culler.

Read

Challenge your brain with reading but mix up your habits.

Dr. Culler suggests reading a different section of the newspaper than you usually would or reading a new magazine. Next, read some passages

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Read your newspaper, book or magazine with the intent to share the message with friends. You will be more mindful and process the information differently.

Set new GOalS

Try new things. Set an intention to do something new, such as visiting museums, attending talks, etc., for the next week or month.

Map it out and invite a friend. Dr. Culler says both the planning process and socialization have brain benefits, too.

meditate

Clearing your mind can be good for your brain as well.

“Set aside time daily to cool your brain, practice mindfulness or meditate,” says Dr. Culler.

“Meditation is an excellent brain workout, and studies have found numerous benefits for the brain. If meditation is not a daily part of your routine, aim to add it in.”

She recommends starting with a few minutes of meditation a day and working up to 20 minutes or longer.

HealtHy HaBitS

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America encourages people to adopt healthy habits to help improve brain health. Among their recommendations:

Get moving: “Physical activity increases blood flow to the brain.” This can include brisk walking.

Eat healthy: “In general, foods that are ‘heart heathy’ are also ‘brain healthy.’” Avoid processed and fatty foods as well as salt and sugar. Instead, eat berries, broccoli and other fresh foods.

Get consistent sleep: Aim for seven to nine hours of shut-eye nightly, as proper sleep helps memory and thinking.

Mix up your routine: For example, “brushing your teeth with your non-dominant hand stimulates the brain by forcing it to think outside of its normal routine.”. n

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This informative fun-filled day, complete Each attendee receives a goody bag with refreshments and snacks, is your one- (while supplies last) courtesy of Long Beach day event to navigate the challenges of Assisted Living, as well as a Senior Savings healthcare and wellness as we get older.

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Age and modern life can affect our hearing

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why we hear less as we grow older. One is the wear-and-tear assumption that with the passing years, our mechanisms for hearing correctly simply “age out.” Other scientists believe in the free radical theory, which asserts that a lifetime accumulation of free radicals can irrevocably damage our hearing mechanism. And yet others insist that a genetic predisposition explains why some people can hear well into their 90s, while others struggle as soon as they hit the half-century mark.

Since the ability of the brain to translate sound is so essential to hearing well, there are a few mental-gymnastics programs specifically designed to keep the brain supple enough to hear well as we age. The first is the Posit Science Brain Fitness Program, an online program comprised of six exercises that target auditory processing and memory. And the other is Lumosity, which only takes 10 minutes a day to help the brain’s neural pathways. n

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I’ve had two friends who’ve struggled with hearing loss, so I know how profoundly this health challenge can negatively affect every aspect of your life. According to many experts, hearing loss — which is now being referred to as “America’s silent epidemic” — is more harmful to quality of life than many forms of cancer, diabetes, obesity or a stroke.

For years, loss of hearing was considered to be a harbinger of old age, but the advent of loud rock music and ear-splitting live performances, and the overuse of ear buds have introduced audio deficiencies to an entirely younger generation. According to the World Health Organization, 1.1 billion teenagers and young adults are currently at risk for hearing loss, and the numbers are expected to rise with each passing decade. In fact, U.S. government data estimates that approximately 5.2 million children ages 6 to 19 have already suffered permanent damage to their ears’ inner hair cells due to repeated exposure to loud noises.

Age is, however, an undeniable factor when it comes to hearing loss. About 30 percent of people in their 50s, close to 50 percent of those in their 60s and nearly 70 percent of those in their 70s will notice a measurable decrease in their ability to hear correctly.

And this unwelcome development is further complicated by the fact that the average older American postpones — for seven to 10 years — getting a hearing aid or device. Sadly, the longer people refuse to address their hearing loss, the greater the risk — to the brain! — of losing the ability to translate what someone says into usable speech.

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Pulmonary function tests are non-invasive tests that show how well the lungs are working. The tests measure lung volume, capacity, rates of flow, and gas exchange. The information can help your healthcare provider diagnose and decide the treatment of certain lung disorders.

Preparation for the testing requires completion of the Allergy/PFT Questionnaire. If you plan to skin test, please make sure you’ve withheld all antihistamines for four days prior to your visit. This does NOT apply for those seeking treatment for hives. If your symptoms are too severe to withhold antihistamines, please don’t stop your antihistamines. If you’re taking medicine for your heart, blood pressure, depression, or eye drops please check with the nurse. Almost all other medication can be taken as usual.

If you are fully aware of being allergic to anything, please inform your technician the day of your test. Patients who are allergic to any of the allergens would see swelling (called wheal) and redness (called flare) at the site of the test within 15-20 minutes, which usually goes away in 30 minutes. Allergy medications like antihistamines interfere with interpretation of the test and may result

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The Senior Identification Program is a great service made available to all senior citizens (ages 65 and up).

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Allergies and other vital information can also be printed on these wallet-sized cards.

The Town Clerk’s Office regularly travels to area senior centers to provide this service.

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“High-Powered Howard,” comedian/fitness guru, visits the Expo to bring some humor to your day.

He has headlined nationally on the comedy club circuit for over 15 years, performing regularly at Caroline’s, Stand-up New York and the Funny Bone and has appeared on MTV and Comedy Central.

Newman is also a certified personal trainer specializing in senior fitness.

For the past four years, Howard he has brought his Jokesercise program appearing regularly at assisted living facilities, senior centers and nursing homes in the New York area. He created the concept for Jokesercise in an attempt to make fitness accessible to everyone.

Comic Mark Brier also appears. The professional comedian is familiar to many throughout the area, who have seen his longrunning show “Laughs at the Library.” He performs the popular program at local libraries, including the East Meadow Public Library and Elmont Memorial Library, along with other comedy events at various venues throughout the region. n

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Aging can bring some aches and pains, such as arthritis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly half of all people over age 65 have reported doctor-diagnosed arthritis.

What happens as we get older? The Mayo Clinic reports that as we age, our bones shrink in size and density, making them weaker and more susceptible to breaking. Plus, our muscles lose strength, flexibility and endurance, all of which can imact our balance, coordination and stability.

To promote good bone, joint and muscle health, the clinic suggests adults get at least 1,000 milligrams of calcium every day. Women over age

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“The expectation that pain comes with aging is an unfortunate one and can lead to helplessness that there isn’t anything that can be done,” says physical therapist Devra Sheldon. “This couldn’t be further from the truth. Aging does not equal pain.”

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those with general aches and pains to find the movements and exercises they like.

She teaches patients to look for “movement opportunities.” For example, when getting up from a chair or couch, perform five sit-to-stands. When standing at the bathroom sink, do 10 heel raises.

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“As we age, we suffer from years of wear and tear in our joints,” says certified personal trainer and nutritionist Adnan Munye, noting that people over 50 can be affected by arthritic pain, a lack of mobility, muscle imbalances and impact injuries from falls.

He recommends exercising daily, with a focus on being gentle. Swimming and Pilates, for example, are great ways to stay active without Yoga is highly adaptive, so it’s a fit for people of all straining joints. ages and physical abilities.

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