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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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Have you planted your tomatoes yet?
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Have you planted your tomatoes yet?

Have you planted your tomatoes yet?

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-05-07T00:00:00-05:00May 7th, 2014|Health, Lifelong learning|

I’ll be celebrating Mother’s Day in my own special way this coming weekend, when I plant tomatoes. When I read Jamsey Thomas’ blog about hobbies a few weeks ago, I wasn’t surprised to see gardening near the top of the list for people age 50-plus. I’m 50-plus, and I love gardening, especially vegetable gardening. But then, tomatoes and I go way back. I like to say that tomatoes put me through college.

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Discovering the desire to learn something new
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Discovering the desire to learn something new

Discovering the desire to learn something new

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-05-05T00:00:00-05:00May 5th, 2014|Lifelong learning|

... Tom had discovered the ukulele tucked away on a shelf in the corner of the musty barn and in that serendipitous moment had discovered within him a desire to make music.

Learning to play a musical instrument not only inspires your creative soul but also is an entertaining way to unwind after a hectic day. What instrument should you play?

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Spring is a great time for a healthy new hobby
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Spring is a great time for a healthy new hobby

Spring is a great time for a healthy new hobby

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-04-11T00:00:00-05:00April 11th, 2014|Health|

Like the rest of the country, Indiana had a harsh, long winter filled with record-breaking snow from the Polar Vortex. Now spring is here and that bitter weather is a distant memory. Early spring has brought green grass, colorful flowers and a desire to get out of the house. It's time to enjoy outside activities!

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