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Below are the correct responses to Sunday's post, Quiz: What do You Know About Memory?1.  What is considered the "flash drive" of the human brain?    b.) hippocampus   2.  True or False: a good night's sleep plays a key role in making memories stick.      a.) true       3.  Name a memory techniqu...

The questions below were published by Cori Vanchieri, writer for AARP. The article was originally written in October 24, 2012 but updated December 10, 2024. Test your smarts about normal forgetfulness and early signs of dementia. The quiz was produced by Brain Health Resource Center.  Unfortunate...

 A publication written by AARP writer Beth Braverman on December 16, 2024, provides a list of 10 things Americans can't stop buying online.  As shopping habits continue to shift, one trend has remained a constant for two decades: Consumers are spending more and more of their dollars online. In th...

Tyson Hill, writer of ZooCasa, posted an article on pet proofing your home.  He has made suggestions broken into five categories below.Our pets are beloved members of our families, bringing joy, laughter, and companionship into our lives. However, along with their adorable antics and unwavering l...

More and more our calendars our full of national and international celebration days. Looking back 20 years, I don't recall as many 'National Days' as I see today.  Much to my surprise, I discovered, through Card Snacks, today is National Spouse's Day! It could be that other outlets have reminded ...

I have been a dog lover for many years. It is rare that I feed my dogs table food or even dessert. I found the information below on a website blog where I purchase natural products, NuNaturals.com.  I have never given my dogs jello or gelatin. According to the article below, there are some health...

Click on the link below.  Watch the owner's dog approach him right before the owner begins to play a beautiful piece, Passacaglia - Handel/Halvorsen. Watch the dog waggle his tail (I guess from excitement). As soon as the owner begins to play, the dog knows to leave the room.  Beautiful to watch....

When I hear the phrase 'garden center', I think of a nursery, a place where one can go pick up plants and flowers.  Even though I am not an avid gardener, I do enjoy going to nurseries to see the many variety of plants and vibrant colors of flowers that are in bloom at the time  (perennials and a...

As a realtor, I have found that when buyers are purchasing a home most of their major concerns are about the roof, plumbing, and air conditioner. One of the most over-looked feature of a home is the gutter. When I show a property, and gutters are already installed, I make a point to point out the...

The last two dogs from the series, '10 Dog Breeds with Exceptional Memory.'Belgian MalinoisBelgian Malinois are respected for their intelligence and strong memory. Often used in police and military roles, their ability to learn and remember commands is unmatched. This breed is energetic and thriv...