Brain Bulletin 100 - If You Do this, Then You May LIve to 100
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Have you planned your 100th birthday party? Why not? Remember, the pictures you put in your brain are important. Everyone wants to live a long, good life, and science is helping us make that happen. This is an opportunity, and a challenge. Is there a secret to living a long, good life? Maybe. Hans Seyle says, "If you want to live a long life, focus on making contributions." True. And are there other long-life secrets? It turns out there are. Let's hear from some experts. People who have actually lived to a hundred. If asked, what advice would they give you? "Don't eat junk food." ~ Besse C, age 116 {Good advice, Besse. Food can be a medicine, or a toxin for your brain. Here's a place to start > Brain Bulletin #41 - Eat 5 of These Super Brain Foods Every Day! "My family has always given me meaning. Having friend helps too." ~ Justina S, age 100 {Justina is right. Science says that staying connected and engaged with others is one of the best things you can do to keep your brain healthy.} "Kindness. Treat people right and be nice to other people." ~ Gertrude W, age 116 {A good reminder, Gertrude. Charles Schulz would agree > Brain Bulletin #76 - The Charles Schulz Philosophy "I live on green vegetables." ~ Bernando L, age 111 {Well done, Bernando. I eat a lot of them too. And other things. Here's a good list > Brain Bulletin #3 - Is Your Brain Rancid? "I made sure that I got plenty of exercise, and ate a nice warm bowl of porridge every morning." ~ Jessie C, age 107 {Jessie, exercise and porridge are great for your brain. Here's something else to try > Brain Bulletin #19 - The #1 Breakfast for Your Brain "Friends, a good cigar, drinking lots of good water, staying positive, and lots of singing will keep you alive for a long time." ~ Christian M, age 115 {Christian, you got most of this right. Regarding music > Brain Bulletin #24 - This is Your Brain on Music "I do lots of good deeds, so maybe that's helped." ~Rose S, age 100 {Without a doubt. Science confirms altruism is good for your brain.} "Love people. Find something to like about the person....It's there. Because we're all just people." ~ Lucille B, age 100 {Indeed > Brain Bulletin #75 - Because that's How You See Yourself } "I participate in lots of activities. I play bingo, do crafts, and attend fitness classes, like zumba, chair yoga, sittercise." ~ Mae L, age 100 "I traveled the world. People interested me then, and still do. I remain very curious about life, and if something new happens, I want to be involved." ~ Lili R, age 100 {Big like, Lili. And you get the final word.} Living a long life with a good brain is a remarkable achievement. Now you know how. Congratulations on learning something about your brain today. The Brain Bulletin is committed to help to do just that. 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January sees me heading to Hannover, Germany to keynote and close the Association of German International Schools Annual Conference. I love my job. Please let me know if you would like a presentation to your organization on the brain and learning, leadership, or health/wellness. Now for some rest, holidays, and lots of family time......I might even have time to figure out how my new camera works. Thanks for reading the Brain Bulletin......remember, you are a genius. Terry Small, "the Brain Guy", Independent Scholar & Learning Skills Specialist. To purchase Brain Stuff click here . To receive the Brain Bulletin FREE click here. The Brain Bulletin Archives are here too. To register for Terry's Live Public Seminars click here . This FREE Brain Bulletin is received by 31,348 brains. Please forward it to other brains. Previous Brain Bulletins can be viewed in the Brain Bulletin Archive at: Please note that you cannot contact Terry Small by replying to this email. 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