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New Technology Addresses Concerns Of Cognitive Decline [EXPERT]

New Technology Addresses Concerns Of Cognitive Decline [EXPERT]

Studies show special EEG biofeedback improves cognition, memory and even happiness.

Now that we are all sufficiently startled by the British study showing Cognitive Decline can start as early as 45 years of age, we find the 2010 AARP Member Opinion Survey where 80% of the 38,000 adults over 50 surveyed indicated: “Staying Mentally Sharp” as their top ranked interest and concern—above other important concerns such as Social Security and Medicare." People would like to know what steps can be taken to slow or prevent this problem. Now there seems to be an answer.

Lessons From Whitney Houston [EXPERT]
Trials and tribulations of the woman that made us "wanna dance with somebody!"

Lessons From Whitney Houston [EXPERT]

Mourning Whitney Houston? Here's the reality check about what did and didn’t make her fabulous.

During these days when we as a global community mourn the loss of one of our greatest hits, it’s important for us to take a moment to realize what did and didn’t make Whitney Houston fabulous.

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What do you wish you would have learned in sex ed?

9 Things I Wish I Had Learned In Sex Ed [EXPERT]

What might a sexologist wish she learned about sex and sexuality growing up?

Growing up in a relatively typical Chinese family in Singapore, I received very little sexuality education. Let me give you the context: I did not know that what I had "down there" was called the vulva even though I had the "bits." I did not attempt to pronounce the word penis until I was 26, and as if that by itself was not awkward enough, I was then told that I said it wrong! Here are nine things that I wish I had learned in sex-ed as a teenager...

Celebrating Success and Celebrating Learning

Celebrating Success and Celebrating Learning

An Excerpt from I Love Me Mom - Chapter 3

One key mindset that can help you put your guilt-ridden experience behind you is to explore the idea that there are no mistakes. Everything we do creates an opportunity for  learning, and one of our main objectives — if not the only objective — here on earth is to learn. Every experience creates one of two outcomes: an opportunity to celebrate or an opportunity to learn (which, in my opinion, is also cause for celebration).

Me, Them, Us: Finding The Frequency Of Real Love

Me, Them, Us: Finding The Frequency Of Real Love

You have a unique, specifically crafted for you Life Design. Let me help you learn about your magic.

You have a unique, specifically crafted for you Design, Purpose and Evolutionary path that matches your life lessons. Yet…are you living the life that is not yours? Are you trying hard to fit yourself into the human puzzle that does not fit you? You are not alone! We all want to belong, to be like everyone else, and to be loved!

What I’ve Learned

What I’ve Learned

Here are some lessons I've learned from life that I'd like to share with you...

The Empty Cup

The Empty Cup

Learning is a process that only the learner can begin. No one can be 'taught' if there is no room in their world for new ideas.

deal with it

deal with it

the title tells about my life in a few words, dealing with it no matter what "it" was or is at the moment, right now making the transition to being truly alone for the first time in my life is a big "deal with it" the image I picked showed a couple from the back, because that is over now, time to start a new life and make the best of living. The best tribute I could give my husband is to live well and enjoy life. I am lonely at times, I am scared a times, and I am always surprised at myself, he has been gone 5 years now and I have learned a lot about myself and what it is like to be me.

mannequins

Sex Academy Opens In Berlin

A new museum where visitors are encouraged to touch the displays.

Talk about an interactive exhibit. The new "Amora Sex Academy" that opened its doors in Berlin Thursday encourages visitors to explore the male and female mannequins on display for hands-on (literally) lesson in human sexuality, reports Caroline Copley for Reuters.

Marriage Isn't Always 50/50

Marriage Isn't Always 50/50

Learning what it really means to support a husband.

After her father-in-law dies of cancer and her sisters are in a car accident, one woman and her husband learn that sometimes supporting your spouse means being truly selfless and to get through the hard times you have to focus on what's important: " Support in a marriage is not a nice 50/50 split. Some days you are giving your all while your spouse is giving nothing and other days you are taking, offering nothing. After that night I tried to support Dave wholly—giving without taking. It was hard, but I never felt resentment. I knew that soon it would be my turn to give zero. And it was."