Spirit Magazine - July 2014 - (Page 134)

HEALTH PROMOTIONAL SERIES Losing sleep can affect things like blood pressure, weight gain, and job performance. FOCUS ON HEALTH prevent age-related cognitive decline and reduce the risk of dementia by adopting healthy habits. As part of its Balanced Care Method™, the in-home care provider Home Care Assistance recommends the following approach: * Eat well. A general rule is that foods that are good for your heart-fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins like fish-are also good for your brain. * Exercise. Physical activity gets your blood pumping, bringing oxygen and nutrients to the brain. Aim for at least 30 minutes every other day. * Socialize. Social interaction helps reduce stress and depression, both of which can contribute to memory loss. Spend time with loved ones, and consider joining a community group or club. * Get plenty of sleep. Scientists Because snoring and sleep apnea typically have more than one anatomic basis, no one treatment cures everyone. hypothesize that deep sleep and dreaming are necessary for learning and memory consolidation. * Engage your brain. By strengthening communication pathways, mental stimulation helps keep your brain in shape, just like physical activity keeps your body fit. Researchers believe that playing mentally stimulating games like bridge and chess or doing puzzles such as sudoku or crosswords can help improve memory. 134 SPIRIT JULY 2014 REST IS RIGHT We've established that quality sleep is simply a fundamental requirement for overall health and well-being. When we don't meet our bodies' basic need for sleep, we suffer in countless ways. Snoring and sleep apnea are two of the most common causes of inadequate sleep. Treatment of snoring and sleep apnea can help control high blood pressure, facilitate weight loss, improve job and athletic performance, and (in men) increase testosterone levels. It can even help relationships, because treating these conditions improves sleep not only for the patient but also for his or her bed partner. Because snoring and sleep apnea typically have more than one anatomic basis, no one treatment cures everyone. The Snoring Center, the

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Spirit Magazine - July 2014

Spirit Magazine - July 2014
Contents
Gary’s Greeting
Gary’s Greeting en Español
Star of the Month
Freedom Story
From the Editor
Your Words
Your Pictures
Media Center
Eat Drink Sleep
Bite into bread salad
Pour a patriotic drink
Eat like an astronaut
Numbers
Call cars by name
Analyze dating data
Business
Know your market(ing)
Shop for couture
As the Lights Go Down
As the Lights Go Down
One-Hit Wonders
One-Hit Wonders
Sightsee in St. Louis
Your Adventure In St. Louis
Your Adventure In St. Louis
Promotional Series: Spirit of Maryland
Promotional Series: Spirit of Nevada
Promotional Series: Focus on Health
Calendar
Turn a buck into a bronco
Fun!
Spotlight
Community Outreach
Products & Services
Flight Service
Terminal Maps
Information
Rapid Rewards and A+ Rewards Partners
Route Map
The “If” List
Joke with Allison Janney

Spirit Magazine - July 2014