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Want to improve your brain health and memory? Try juggling!
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Want to improve your brain health and memory? Try juggling!

Want to improve your brain health and memory? Try juggling!

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-06-10T00:00:00-05:00June 10th, 2014|Health, Lifelong learning|

Juggling is not just entertaining, its exercise for the brain and body. Researchers have found links between learning to juggle and an increase in the grey matter in the brain. Twenty percent of the oxygen taken in by the body goes to the brain and 95% of that oxygen goes into grey matter.

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So what about retirement? If you can, do you want to?

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-06-04T00:00:00-05:00June 4th, 2014|Life after 50|

Thirty-five years of saving, 10 years of aggressive investing and the last five years of learning to live on 32%-46% of my salary, had finally paid off. I could retire and have more income during retirement than I have while still working. But my heart is not in it to retire ... yet.

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Turning ageism on its age

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-06-03T00:00:00-05:00June 3rd, 2014|Life after 50, Workforce|

I’ve been on a couple of interviews now and they have been most enlightening. Every one has been hosted by individuals decades younger and considerably less experienced. There have been some awkward moments and some engaging ones. Who knew that I could charm these young folks into seriously considering me to be a part of their team, working under their direction?

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The power of positive thinking

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-06-02T00:00:00-05:00June 2nd, 2014|Health|

“Only those who have mastered the art of happiness can prosper and progress. The happy spirit sees no obstacles, is not blinded by gloom, and invokes the strength and ambition that surmounts all difficulties and gains success.”

If you are not a natural positive thinker, how do you begin to develop the ability?

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Neutralizing the naysayers
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Neutralizing the naysayers

Neutralizing the naysayers

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-05-28T00:00:00-05:00May 28th, 2014|Life after 50, Workforce|

“Now you’ll see what the rest of us have been dealing with … let’s see how long you’ll be a confirmed practicing optimist now! … you’ve been living the high life, welcome to the real world!”

I could go on, but you get the idea of what I’ve been bombarded with since I informed some of the people in my small world about my impending job loss.

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Skipping breakfast? That’s one way to become “hangry”

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-05-27T00:00:00-05:00May 27th, 2014|Health|

One habit that causes bad food choices is skipping meals, particularly breakfast. The human body needs energy and nutrients to start the day, which makes breakfast the most important meal of the day. Don't let your mind overrule your body’s common sense. Experience the bounty of life when you use your brainpower, fueled by breakfast, to make simple yet effective lifestyle changes.

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Five great reasons to join an exercise class

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-05-22T00:00:00-05:00May 22nd, 2014|Health|

Let’s face it - starting an exercise program for most people is fairly easy. Sticking to an exercise program and making it a part of your everyday routine like brushing your teeth is a totally different story. Just look at the amount of people year after year who start New Year’s Resolutions to lose weight, diet and exercise only to fail in a few weeks time. Joining an exercise class might be a way to keep you on track.

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Building strong bones now for your future
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Building strong bones now for your future

Building strong bones now for your future

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-05-22T00:00:00-05:00May 22nd, 2014|Health, Life after 50|

My mom tripped on an area rug a few weeks ago, causing her to fall and fracture her pelvis and hip. According to her physician, it was the “best” hip fracture to have; she only needed three rods in her hip instead of a hip replacement. In the past, she’s also had multiple compression fractures in her spine. Why so many bone breaks? Just like her mother before her, my mom suffers from osteoporosis. There are ways to help reduce your risk.

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Dancing … yep, it is exercise
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Dancing … yep, it is exercise

Dancing … yep, it is exercise

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-05-19T00:00:00-05:00May 19th, 2014|Health, Lifelong learning|

A look of horror crossed his face as he uttered the words, “Ballroom dancing? Are you serious?” I needed a partner for my dance class and suggested to my husband Tom, that we take the class together. After the momentary shock, he declared himself ready for the challenge.

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A good reason to get RIPPED
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A good reason to get RIPPED

A good reason to get RIPPED

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-05-16T00:00:00-05:00May 16th, 2014|Health|

Michael Colabufo has strugged to keep his heart healthy for years after a heart attack at age 38. When he retired, he was overweight with high cholesterol and knew he had to do something about it. He found the answer through the fitness programs at Oasis in Syracuse.

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