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4 simple lifestyle changes to make to reduce risk of cognitive decline and dementia
Our take: As we age, the risk of cognitive decline increases. It was on display during both the 2020 election, as both candidates were in their late 70’s. While Donald Trump appeared to be in a better spot, both men deserved the scrutiny.
In the attached article, 2 professors from the Penn State Center for Healthy Aging share their findings on both the probability of developing various mental health issues, and 4 basic lifestyle changes you can make to increase your odds of holding off cognitive decline. This is an article highly worth the time it takes to read.
COURTESY: GULF TODAY
Our take: With a few minor exceptions, life expectancy has steadily increased. In 1950 it was 45.51 years. In 2025, it is 73.49 years. This is great, but there is a difference between being alive and living a life. While all of us want to have a long life, it is just as important to make as many of those years, enjoyable, productive, and meaningful as possible. A 96-year-old woman shares her tips in this article. Another one well worth the read.
COURTESY: MSN
Gender reveal party goes off the rails, riot police have break up crowd of hundreds
Our take: What started off as an 8-person get-together for a couple to reveal the gender of their soon-to-be-born baby ended with the riot police being called to break up a party-turned-riot with hundreds of people. Miraculously, only 2,000 of the damage was done, and guests dispersed in an orderly fashion as the riot police cleared the property. It took 3 cleaning staff 12 hours to clean the property. No word if anyone with a flame-thrower showed up like they did in the movie Project X.
COURTESY: MSN
Tip of the day – developing relationships effectively
It might seem time-efficient to get to know coworkers as a group but make time to get to know people on a personal level. Dedicating time to friendly conversations, lunch dates or one-on-one meetings shows you value your teammates as individuals.
It's also important to learn people's names.For example, getting to know your regular customers by name and using it to greet and address them can have a major impact on creating a positive customer experience. Doing this also encourages them to remain loyal to your company. Addressing them personally can help them feel you appreciate their business.
Quote of the Day
“It is not death a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live.” – Marcus Aurelius