With all of the Medical advances made within the past 100 years. There are still many unknowns about Alzheimers. Doctors are not able to detect the symptoms early, and there is “No Cure”. Personally, we I hear the words. “there is no cure”, It gets my full attention. So, if there is no cure, what lifestyle changes do I need to make in order to slow it down or prevent it.

What exactly is Alzheimer’s. Back in 1906, the disease was first described by a German Psychiatrist, who noted symptoms of memory loss, confusion, paranoia in a patient. This type of dementia later became know as Alzheimer’s. An autopsy was performed on the female patient, and was noted that there was shrinkage in and around nerve cells in her brain.

The first approved drug to treat the symptoms was approved in 1993. Cognex targets memory loss. Today there are 5 FDA drugs on the market that are approved to treat dementia and Alzheimers. As a Certified Nursing Assistant, seeing patients who are given the drugs, still struggle with day to task. More research is needed. What can we do to combat this disease? Doctors do have some lifestyle changes that you can adpot that just simply promotes a healthier life for yourself.

#1, Avoid Smoking, no further explanation needed on that point.

#2.Getting control of high blood presure, high cholesrol and or diabetes.

#3. Exercise Daily- should be #1.

#4. Take care of your mental health. Use cognitive skills, such as memory skills.

#5, Adopt good balanced eating habits, such s a Mediterranean it. This includes eating vegetables, fruits, fresh fish, nuts, olive oil,omega-3 fatty acids.

Just think healthy, eat well, and don’t isolate yourself. Short or long walk are beneficial. You are important, so take care.

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It’s that time again for Ages 50 Plus Seniors to grab their athletic gear and compete in their favorite sport. The Senior Games have been a part of the tradition of getting and keeping older Folks interested and involved in a community event. The games are held every year, and consist of more than a dozen different sports the athletes can participate in. Some of the most popular activities are Golf, Track & Field, Bowling, Weight-Lifting, Basketball, and Swimming. Athletes compete locally to qualify for The State level, and can go on to compete in The National Event.-Held every 2 years.

This Year’s Jazz Festival was a Hit. The Three Day Event provided lots of Music, Fun, and Food. Event-Goers enjoyed Sensational Artist like Gladys Knight, Brian Culbertson, Monty Alexander, Delfeayo Marsalis Quintet, Avery Sunshine, The Sax Pack, Amina Scott, and More.

The NCAA Division 1 Men’s Basketball Tournament, also branded as March Madness, is a single-elimination tournament played each spring. Featuring the Nation’s top 68 Teams. This year’s front runners include: Duke, Virginia, Tennessee, Virginia Tech, and North Carolina. Jacksonville, Florida was one of the Host cities holding The First and Second Rounds of play.

This year’s Tournaments runs from March 19 to the National Championship game held April 8, 2019, at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Player’s Championship was held March 11-17, 019 in Beautiful Ponte Vedra, Florida at The Exclusive Sawgrass Golf Country Club. The Event featured some of Golf’s most talented Golfers. Rory MCilroy Won this year’s event. Other Attendees were Jim Furyk, Jhonattan Vegas, Dustin Johnson, Tiger Woods, Rickie Fowler, Sergia Garcia add more.

CTFO is truly changing the lives and well-being of so many people. September 27-30 2018, CTFO held their first Annual Gala for Corporate Owner , and all  Associates. There was so much new information and training to share. New products are now available. If you are suffering from Migraines, Seizures, PTSD, Muscle Aches, Fibromyalgia, or other physical challenges, look into CTFO. Visit our website for more information: http://atstephens.ctfo.com/cbd

The Jaguars 5K Stadium Challenge returns to TIAA Bank Field.  The 5K starts at 6:30pm, followed by the one mile run at 6:45pm.  The run will include a unique course both inside and outside TIAA Bank Field and is fit for all ages. Participants will finish in the stadium, running through the Jaguars player entrance on game-day. The videoboards will show a live feed of runners running around the field.  All participants will receive an official IOA/Jaguars 5K Stadium Challenge technical shirts and a custom designed finisher medal.  Participants: Anthony and Anita Stephens.

When it comes to Fitness, and the challenge to get your body in better physical condition, it can be a bit of a task. Many of us lead such busy lives, and often our physical health is put on the back burner. The majority of Adults lack a daily, or weekly or even a monthly exercise routine. Another factor that plays a big part in how healthy we are, is of course, what we eat. The road to navigating our bodies to better health doesn’t have to feel insurmountable, if we keep it simple. Today, this is going to be a short lesson for people are already working out. People who are a little bit more advanced than a beginner. Perfect for indivuals who have a gym membership, but are lost when it come to lifting weights.
The movements are basic, and you should already have a general knowledge of how to perform them safely.

Hollywood Film Producer and Director Blake Edwards directed a movie in 1979, called “10”. This romantic comedy starred, Actor Dudley Moore who played a middle-age man, who was captured by a stranger’s beauty. This beauty was Bo Derek. She was so beautiful, on a scale of 1-10, she was a “10”. Now, this is a Hollywood story, and when this box office hit played, the Actress Bo Derek was only 18 years old. Well, it easy to have firm skin, and be beautiful, when you are only 18 years old.

Bo Derek, was born in 1956, in my opinion, is still a “10”, She maintains her looks by maintaining a vegetarian diet, and rides horses everyday on her ranch in California. I certainly do not consider myself a “10”, but I do get complimented quite often. I secretly admit to myself that I believe I owe some of my beauty to genetics and nature.

My favorite author, Vincent Van Gogh once said, “If you truly love nature, then you will find beauty everywhere”. I would add, If you truly love nature, nature will love you. I truly love nature. A hike through a park or a nature trail. Getting out in the flower garden, or swimming at the beach, all play a big part in our beauty. Timeless beauty, Bo Derek takes advantage of nature.

I do not have horses like Bo Derek does, but I put together my top 5 simple and more practical things that anyone can do. It is a combination of nutrition and nature.

1. Take advantage of the free stuff. The sunshine, water, and the fresh air that we breathe. I do yoga outside in the sun. I take lots of deep breaths to get plenty of oxygen in my lungs.

2. Water, flush, and fiber. We learn in elementary school that up to 70% of our bodies is made up of water. This means that our bodies love water, we need water, our bodies thirst for water. I’m always amazed when people tell me that they do not drink any water at all, all day. A great way to flush out toxins is to drink lots of water and green tea. Green tea has poly phenols. These anti-oxidants found in green tea possess anti-inflammatory properties. It can even improve the appearance in your face and skin. When I drink green tea, it also seems to curve my appetite.

3. It is good practice to introduce trace minerals into your diet. One stand out nutrient is selenium. I eat one average size Brazil nut a day. You only need about 70 micro grams of selenium daily. Experts say that this will help delay the age-related break-down of the skins muscles and cells.

4. Weight-lifting is not just for the younger crowd. Gerontologist that study aging have discovered muscles built after the age of 40 and 50 help keep bones strong. In addition, building muscle after the age of 40, can help your self-esteem. The better you look, the better you feel.

5. Enjoy life and smile. By keeping a positive attitude, I have found makes the day brighter. So, get out into the sunshine, drink water, eats some nuts, lift some light weights, and enjoy.