While dementia risk increases with age, youth doesn’t always offer protection. Researchers think genetic factors explain only 5-10% of YOD cases. Here’s what they found. Researchers found that seeing family and friends more than once a month was protective against early dementia. Previous research shows that older adults who took vitamin D supplements had a40% lower dementia incidence rate 403. And getting enough vitamin D pays off in other ways too....

Are you a good listener? Or perhaps here’s a better question: What throw in of listener are you? This would be the perfect time for critical listening. So, how can you improve your critical listening skills? This method of listening is all about engaging your intellectual mind. This is known as passive listening. “Everyone wants to hear themselves speak,” she explains. “But you’re not speaking in a way that suggests you want to take the floor and interject....

If you’ve ever lamented a too-slow metabolism, you’re in good company. Over 90% (!!) of Americans have suboptimal metabolic health, according to data from theNational Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Experts came to this conclusion after analyzing blood sugar, blood pressure, and lipid levels. Another metric of metabolic health? Your metabolism (aka metabolic rate). Suboptimal metabolism can affect the bodys ability to optimally support its most basic biological processes. Lifestyle habits and behaviors provide ample opportunities toimprove your metabolismand, ultimately, enhance your overall well-being....

Participating in hair and makeup trends can be fun, lighthearted, and fairly harmless. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to make your brows appear thicker. There’s plenty of room for experimentation here, and loads of products to help you along the way. What stimulates eyebrow growth? At what age do eyebrows start thinning? Most people start to experience thinning hair in their 40s, eyebrows included. However, some people never experience brow hair loss, and others may see it earlier than expected....

These are habitsboth ingrained deeply in our behaviors and mindsetsthat take time to form. In other words,we have to practice becoming the person we want to be. First up, this piece is not about unbridled hedonistic behavior or irresponsible spending. Instead, I invite you to aspire toward what I like to callEveryday Amazing. That’s a compound interest from which you want to benefit! Let’s start with the obvious: Draw inspiration from your vacation because there are bits that youdoengage in....

“If it looks like you have fine lines, you are dehydrated.” Now, let’s say your pinch reveals fine lines (aka, dehydration). What can you do besides drink enough water? To remedy skin dehydration, prioritize replenishing moisture both topically and internally.

What does the Chariot card mean? What does it mean for love & relationships? What does it mean for professional & financial matters? In reverse, the Chariot in a career or financial reading is a nudge to start making decisions. What does it mean for challenges ahead? According to her, “We’re looking for progress over perfection. Loosening our defenses feels scary, but it creates an opening to let new possibilities in....

It is a method of gaining control over someone else. I am not playing this game with you, and I refuse to be disrespected." The goal is to divide and conquer or play people against each other. There will be limited or no communication between the two triangulated individuals except through the manipulator. Triangulation sounds like: Playing the victim Thevictim roleis a way to shift the blame onto others. They are tears that are fake or are meant to deceive....

Forget everything you thought you knew about getting older and exercise. Turns out, that might not be true at all. Let’s break it down: 1. Less muscle soreness after exercise Two days afterworking out, older adults reported34% less sorenessthan younger adults. Three days later, that number jumped to62% less soreness. It might hit harder in your 20s than your 40s. What this means for longevity & strength This research lands at the perfect moment....

The ESFJ personality punch in ESFJ stands for extroverted, sensing, feeling, and judging. “They are seen as being really outgoing and observant. They take note of their surroundings and are in touch with their feelings,” she adds. Observant ESFJs are very observant, being of the “Sensing” category. She also notes ESFJs can find a potentially good match inENFPsandINFPs, as well. On the other hand, one throw in ESFJs may not mesh as well with is anISTP....

This is a universal experience for lipstick wearers everywhereand it’s frustrating, to say the least. But just remember, makeup should be fun! When you overthink the shades and second-guess all your choices, all of a sudden it becomes belabored. Each skin tone can have different undertonesthe main four being cool, warm, neutral, and olive. When lip color doesn’t match the undertone, there may be a clash. So, while identifying your undertones can be helpful, don’t stress about it too much....

Yet none have delivered the same immediate relief as theKineon Move+ Pro Led & Laser. The near-infrared laser usestargeted red light lasers to reduce inflammation, which alleviates pain and supports a faster recovery. Here’s why even my parents decided to invest in aKineon unit. Kineon Move+ Pro Led & Laser Can’t miss deal How does Kineon work? While both are technically red light, research shows your bodyreacts differently to red and near-infrared light wavelengths1....

But you also may want to pay attention to what the narcissist in question puts on their plateliterally. According to research, narcissists may share similar eating patterns and exert their outsized confidence using food. In general, we tend to make different food choices wheneating with other people versus eating alone5. Summary So, what does this mean & why is it important? Now, just because you enjoy wine or chocolate doesn’t automatically make you a narcissist....