We’ve all heard the saying, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” But if the dog in question is a human, you’d be lucky to find a neurologist or geriatrician who would agree with you. The truth is that you can, in fact, teach an older brain all sorts of new things, and you … [Read more...] about Grow Your Mind — Learn Something New
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What’s Left To Explore
If you’ve ever been around a toddler, you’ve seen discovery and exploration in action. Everything is new and miraculous — from pill bugs to tree bark to the way an ice cube melts. As we get older, these things become old hat; we’ve seen them a million times before. Still, there … [Read more...] about What’s Left To Explore
Calm Your Mind + Strengthen Your Body
Although some of us want to hide when we hear the word “exercise,” all is not lost. There are innovative and elegant ways to stretch and relax in a class setting, and among these is the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi. Through fluid and gentle movements, participants can increase … [Read more...] about Calm Your Mind + Strengthen Your Body
Explore This Louisville Neighborhood Rich In History
Explore Portland Our fair city has wonderful neighborhoods with lots to see, and Portland’s history makes it especially appealing. You can visit the recently remodeled Portland branch of the Louisville Free Public Library, which was built in 1923. See how this Carnegie-built … [Read more...] about Explore This Louisville Neighborhood Rich In History
Sync Up Body Rhythms With A Touch Of Morning Sunshine
The sun and our body rhythms Our body’s circadian rhythm, or ability to sync our internal body clock to the environment, depends on the sun to help regulate several body functions. As we have evolved as a species, the sun has played a critical role in developing biological … [Read more...] about Sync Up Body Rhythms With A Touch Of Morning Sunshine