Maximizing Our Memory Our memory is truly one of our greatest assets. It’s crucial for every aspect of life: career, school, relationships (remembering names, faces, events, interests of others, etc), and everyday life all depend upon our ability to recall previous facts and bits of information. We then must know how to apply that information … [Read more...] about Maximizing Our Memory: Part 1 – Lifestyle
Optimum Health
Nutrition: A Key To Health
By Dr. Rick Tague Far too many individuals end up with health (or lack thereof) as a life distraction instead of a resource for greater productivity. Does that really have to happen? And what impact is unnecessary disease having on the world around us as attention and resources are being devoted to recapturing lost health that should have never … [Read more...] about Nutrition: A Key To Health
Memory Loss and Aging
By Dr. Rick Tague Brain Shrinkage and “Cognitive Decline” Mental function, unfortunately, does deteriorate with age and is associated with the unpleasant reality of “brain shrinkage”. Known in research studies as “cognitive decline”, this process is now known to begin at least by age 45. In fact, research shows that reasoning ability … [Read more...] about Memory Loss and Aging
Why Pursue Prevention? A Personal Strategy…
By Dr. Rick Tague I heard an intriguing quote this week, “America is not about prevention… We would much rather build a hospital at the bottom of a cliff than build a fence at the top.” What a sad commentary on our society and our health care system! While attending Tulane Medical School, I also had the privilege of attending the Tulane … [Read more...] about Why Pursue Prevention? A Personal Strategy…
Seasonal Affective Disorder
By Dr. Rick Tague Are you prepared to face the “Winter Blues”? Everyone tends to feel a little “blah” when the days are short and cold, but for some people seasonal change brings with it something more serious than the blues: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which is a form of depression that 20% of Americans struggle with. … [Read more...] about Seasonal Affective Disorder
Your Routine: Your Key To Success!
By Dr. Rick Tague Show me a successful individual and I’ll show you a person who has discovered a success-producing routine! You and I have both seen it. Look around you at those that are floundering in some area of life. Almost always, they have failed to discern and implement a daily routine that allows them to flourish. Examples are all … [Read more...] about Your Routine: Your Key To Success!
What Are “Diet Foods” Anyway?
By Dr. Rick Tague The marketplace is full of seemingly “healthy” food options for those trying to watch their weight and health. But what do these products really offer us, if anything? Don’t be deceived by terms such as reduced calorie, reduced fat, low fat, light, lite, diet, fat-free, or low-calorie. These terms may or may not have … [Read more...] about What Are “Diet Foods” Anyway?