Eating My Words: Making Worthwhile New Year's Resolutions

Confession: I used to fall in the cynical camp when it comes to resolutions. Why make a bunch of goals that I'm not going to reach, and then feel bad because I missed the mark I set? Bah humbug. (Or, whatever the equivalent phrase would be for New Year's Day sentiments.)

But, the thing is, I've had to eat my words. There are some goals that are worthwhile, and any progress towards them- no matter how short of the actual goal- is important.

That worthwhile goal for me? Brain health. We've only got one, and there's no brain replacement surgery out there like there is for a knee or a hip. So, let's do everything we can to care for the part of us that makes us who we are.

 

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Eating My Words: Making Worthwhile New Year's Resolutions Confession: I used to fall in the cynical camp when it comes to resolutions. Why make a bunch of goals that I'm not going to reach, and then feel bad because I missed the mark I set? Bah humbug. (Or, whatever the equivalent phrase would be for New Year's Day sentiments.) But, the thing is, I've had to eat my words. There are some goals that are worthwhile, and any progress towards them- no matter how short of the actual goal- is important. That worthwhile goal for me? Brain health. We've only got one, and there's no brain replacement surgery out there like there is for a knee or a hip. So, let's do everything we can to care for the part of us that makes us who we are.   Esther Heerema, MSW Alzheimer's & Dementia Expert A Resolution Worthwhile: Taking Better Care of Our Brains   Why do what we can to protect our brains? Because we, as medical professionals, can replace hips and knees and even hearts, but still have no good answer for how to help those whose memories are being taken by Alzheimer's and other kinds of dementia. It's because dementia hurts those who suffer from it and those who watch those who are living with it... Read more READ NOW 8 New Year's Resolutions Not to Make about Brain Health   While we're talking about resolutions, here are 8 that you should skip guilt-free, and the reasons why. Choose wisely... Read more READ NOW Don't Go on a Diet. Instead, Eat More of these 11 Tasty Foods!   It's not that helpful for your body or your brain to simply lose weight any way you can. Instead, choose these 11 foods that have been proven through hundreds of studies to promote better brain functioning...Read more READ NOW Need More Effective Motivation to Quit Smoking? Here It Is.   You probably know that smoking affects your heart, lungs and cancer risk. But did you know it also impacts your risk of developing dementia? ...Read more READ NOW The Complete Guide to Better Brain Health   Are you convinced of the benefit to protect your brain but not sure where to start? Here's a free resource to help you effectively work on brain health. Per About.com's policy, each article has been either written or reviewed by a board-certified physician, so you get accurate, trustworthy, research-based information-- not fluff and gimmicks... Read more READ NOW 9 Controllable Risks Account for Majority of Dementia Cases   Researchers reviewed hundreds of studies and found 9 risk factors for dementia that we can impact through diet and lifestyle... Read more READ NOW 10 Ways to Be Nice to Your Brain   These 10 factors are ones that we can exercise some control over- choices and lifestyles that we can influence, at least to some extent...Read more READ NOW Featured Articles • How Much Vitamin D Do You Need If You Have IBD? • How Much Alcohol is Too Much? • 10 Things Everyone in their Sixties Should Be Doing • Drink Up, Slim Down • 10 Foods High in Vitamin E • 5 Signs You May Be at Risk for Obesity • Increase Your Lifespan and Your Health with Nuts and Seeds • 15 Excellent Fish and Shellfish for Avoiding Mercury Advertisement About Alzheimer's & Dementia  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Alzheimer's & Dementia newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.