Daily Archives: January 13, 2017

Here's What Playing an Instrument Can Do for Your Brain

This article originally appeared on RealSimple.com. Great news for all you musicians out there: Playing an instrument may boost reaction time, according to a new study. The added perk is something people of all ages can likely benefit from, say the study authors, but it may be especially important for older adults whose reaction times… Read More »

Here's What Playing an Instrument Can Do for Your Brain

This article originally appeared on RealSimple.com. Great news for all you musicians out there: Playing an instrument may boost reaction time, according to a new study. The added perk is something people of all ages can likely benefit from, say the study authors, but it may be especially important for older adults whose reaction times… Read More »

The A-Z Guide to Staying Healthy

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6 Surprising Things That May Disappear With an Obamacare Repeal

This article originally appeared on KHN.org. The Affordable Care Act of course affected premiums and insurance purchasing. It guaranteed people with pre-existing conditions could buy health coverage and allowed children to stay on parents’ plans until age 26. But the roughly 2,000-page bill also included a host of other provisions that affect the health-related choices… Read More »

The Surprising Reason Why Emily Skye Doesn't Believe in Cheat Days

Maybe you’ve used the term “cheat meal” to describe an indulgent dish or sugary dessert you’ve eaten while trying to lose weight, get in shape, or lead a healthier lifestyle. Emily Skye, the Australian social media fitness star, prefers to call them something else. “I like to call them ‘treats,’ not ‘cheats’ because I don’t want to… Read More »

Emily Skye: "Focus On Your Own Journey and Don't Worry About Anyone Else"

No matter your get-healthy goal—drop 10 pounds, adopt a cleaner diet, build muscle—the first step to success is the same: let go of your idea of “perfect,” because perfection just does not exist, says Aussie fitness sensation Emily Skye. Perfectionism is ultimately a motivation killer because when you inevitably have an off day, or you compare yourself to someone… Read More »