| Mental Floss:
Exercising your brain
synopsis from MOAA's Military Officer magazine
There are exciting developments emerging in brain studies:
1. Dr. Molly Wagster, chief of the Neuropsychology of Aging Branch, National Institute on Aging (NIA) in Bethesda, MD says, "There's evidence that the aging brain can adapt and change more than we ever thought," and sees increasing evidence of the potential for maintaining-or even gaining-brain function through exercise, mental stimulation,and diet.
2. A neuropsychologist at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Dr. Paul Nussbaum, says: "The brain is this wonderful miracle-the universe's single greatest system ever...it's not as rigid as we used to think," instead, the brain constantly is reorganizing and making new connections, a concept known as "neuroplasticity".
3. Equally exciting, scientists have shown the brain can generate new cells, a process known as "neurogenesis".
Click here to read how you can strengthen your brain and to get more on-line resources...
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Live Openly, Age Adventurously
 Dream of living in a place where you can be yourself? The first Open Circle community will be 138 homes on a beautiful wooded 28 acres in the historic town of Milton, Delaware - with easy access to the varied activities of Rehoboth Beach area. The community will feature well-appointed homes and condominiums, health care, social and recreational activities and other amenities. Visit Open Circle Communities to learn more and to make your reservation to live openly and age adventurously! |
Break into the Sports & Entertainment Industry
Attend the Mystics Career Fair prior to the Mystics game on Friday, August 29 from 3-5pm at the Verizon Center. Take this opportunity to network with the right contacts in the sports and entertainment industry. Companies on site will include the Washington Capitals, Wizards, Baltimore Orioles, Washington Nationals and more. Click here to sign up today! Tickets are $20 in advance or $30 at the door. Your entry also gets you a ticket to the Mystics vs. Chicago Sky game that night at 7pm.
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K.D. Lang
October 30, 2008
The Strathmore in North Bethesda, MD
buy tickets here!
Other upcoming DC area concerts:
Aug 3 - Missy Higgins
Aug 7 - Janis Ian
Sep 25 - Kathy Griffin |
| Lesbian Olympic Torch Runner
Helen Zia
reprinted from Curve magazine by Kate Goldsworthy and Kelsey Truman
Amidst the controversy surrounding the games in Beijing, lesbian torch-runner and LGBT activist Helen Zia speaks out about her take on this year's Olympics, China and her decision to participate. Read more at Curve magazine.
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A Germ-Zapper's Guide to Clean
from The Washington Post
 Ever just rinse the kitchen cutting board in between uses? Or wash a load of linens in cold water? Think twice before calling either squeaky clean.
Hints:
1. The kitchen sponge is germ king.
2. Wash bedding once a week.
3. Keep bags off public restroom floors
4. Wash hands at least 15 seconds.
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Surfing Solutions
Websites of the Week
Finding Specialty Mattresses
Beds with air chambers that allow you to adjust comfort and firmness nightly:
Beds with pressure-absorbing Swedish Tempur material:
Swedish company info on sleep quality tests:
Israeli-based bedding company with beds that slightly elevate your head and feet for enhanced breathing and proper circulation:
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Wake Up to the Importance of Exercise
Working Out Improves Sleep Patterns
reprinted from Spark People by Rebecca Pratt, staff writer You stayed up late last night to finish a project, woke up groggy only to realize that you'd slept through the alarm clock, skipped breakfast, then almost fell asleep in the middle of an important morning meeting. It's now mid-afternoon and, as you're having yet another cup of coffee to stifle yet another yawn, you realize you're seemingly sleep walking through your days.
You're not the only one. Nightly sleep for the average American has dropped from 10 hours (before the invention of the lightbulb) to 6.9 hours, with a third of adults now getting even less than that! In fact, nearly half of all adults admit they...
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| Washington Mystics presents Ladies Night
Mystics vs. Chicago Sky
 The fabulous evening will begin at 5pm in the Dewar's Club
Price: $30 and includes game admission, a drink, light food and access to various vendors including massages, manicures, Bacardi tastings and more!
Click here to ask Sarah how to get tickets (and thanks for telling her Les Connections sent you!) |
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Eat, Pray, Love
A "Must Read" book by Elizabeth Gilbert
Okay, I must admit I resisted reading this book for some time, mostly because it was on everybody's list of books to read. Well, turns out is was on everybody's list to read because it is a REALLY good book. It is about one women's search for everything across Italy, India, and Indonesia. Do yourself a favor and read it. | |
