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May 1st was National Fitness Day. We have all heard that fitness is good for your health, but did you know that fitness is very important for brain health and function as well?

Exercise is one of the most transformative things that you can do for your brain. Dr. Wendy Suzuki is a neuroscientist and leading researcher in neurology. Dr. Suzuki’s work provides scientific evidence that exercise has immediate, long lasting, and protective benefits for your brain!

There are three proven reasons how exercise can improve your brain function:

1. Immediate effects on your brain – a single workout will immediately increase the feel-good chemicals in your brain like dopamine and serotonin, which puts you in a good mood. It also improves your ability to shift and focus attention lasting 2 hours, as well as faster reaction times. However, you need to exercise regularly for long lasting results.

2. Exercise actually changes the brain’s anatomy, physiology, and function. With regular exercise over a long time span, the hippocampus actually produces new brain cells which makes it increase in volume. It also enhances your prefrontal cortex, which is the center in your brain for executive functioning that includes attention, focus, decision making, personality expression and aspects of speech and language.

3. With regular, long term exercise habits, you have long lasting improvement for attention, focus, mood, and long term memory.

Think about the brain as a muscle – the more you exercise, the stronger the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex become. This is important because the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex are the most susceptible parts of your brain to neurodegenerative disease and cognitive decline in aging. Unfortunately there is no cure for Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia. But with increased exercise over your lifetime, you are strengthening your brain and creating the strongest and biggest prefrontal cortex and hippocampus so it takes longer for these diseases to take effect. Dr. Suzuki calls regular exercise ‘a supercharged 401K for your brain’.

Private Home Health Care invites you to celebrate National Fitness Day by lacing up your sneakers and participating in your favorite form of exercise!

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World Laughter Day

World Laughter Day

Yesterday, May 2cnd, was World Laughter Day. Every year on the first Sunday in May, World Laughter Day raises awareness of laughter and the many healing benefits it provides. Another goal of the day is to manifest World Peace and build a global consciousness through laughter.

You have probably heard the saying, “laughter is the best medicine.” At Private Home Health Care, we are big believers in this, and take every opportunity we can to have some laughs. Even psychologists and medical doctors say there is truth to this statement. That’s because there is evidence that laughter can do so many wonderful things.

Here are just some of the many benefits of laughter:

-Helps to reduce pain and allows people to tolerate discomfort-Reduces blood sugar levels and increases glucose tolerance

-Improves job performance-Makes marriages and intimate relationships healthier

-Synchronizes the brain of speakers and listeners

-Restores a positive emotional climate between two people

-Helps blood vessels function better, which is good for the heart and brain

-Relieves stress and helps the body to relax

Additionally, laughter boosts the immune system and triggers the release of endorphins which promotes an overall sense of well-being. One more amazing benefit of laughter is that it burns calories! If you laugh for 10 to 15 minutes a day, you will burn about 40 calories.

It’s easy and fun to participate in this day. All you need to do is have a good laugh, try doing things like:

-Tell someone a funny joke

-Look up inspirational quotes about laughter

-Post a funny picture to social media

-Read a funny book

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Melanoma Monday

Melanoma Monday

Melanoma Monday on the first Monday in May is an awareness campaign during National Melanoma Month. The American Academy of Dermatology has set aside this day to raise awareness about skin cancer.

Melanoma is a type of skin cancer, and it is the deadliest of skin cancers. The observance focuses on skin health, sun safety, tanning prevention, and skin cancer screenings. By providing resources and information, it’s hoped to reduce the number of melanoma diagnosed.

While melanoma and other skin cancers aren’t 100% preventable, there are ways to reduce your risk.

-Wear sunscreen to protect yourself from harmful UV rays. Reapply sunscreen throughout the day, too.

-Other types of sun protection include wearing a broad-brimmed hat, long sleeves, and pants. And don’t forget the back of your neck.

-Find shade. Trees, umbrellas, and awnings provide excellent sun protection on warm sunny days.

-Don’t let the clouds fool you. UV rays still reach the Earth and your skin on a cloudy day!

-Avoid tanning beds. The UV light in tanning beds puts you at risk for melanoma, too.

-Regularly check your skin for abnormal moles. If you notice changes, see your dermatologist to have it checked.

Today, make sure to take proper precautions and make sun safety a habit for life!

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Occupational Therapy Month

Occupational Therapy Month

April is Occupational Therapy Month! Private Home Health Care appreciates occupational therapists and how much they help our clients and elderly populations. Occupational therapists allow for people to live fully, more enjoyable lives. In home health care, occupational therapy can help people age in place, which is the healthiest and most pleasant experience for seniors. Following incidents like a stroke or injury, occupational therapists enable people to heal and improve their lives. Occupational therapy is an invaluable resource for many of our clients and we appreciate your incredible work. Private Home Health Care gives a wholehearted thank you to occupational therapists!

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National Storytelling Day

National Storytelling Day

At Private Home Health Care, we love a good story. National Tell a Story Day on April 27th each year in the United States encourages people of all ages to share stories. The stories can take many forms, too. You can read from a book or create one from your imagination. Stories recreated from childhood memory leave an indelible imprint on both the storyteller and the listener. No matter what story you tell, the day supports gathering with friends and family to share those stories.

The ancient practice of storytelling handed down knowledge from one generation to the next. It is a wonderful way to pass on family traditions, histories, and long-told tales. It can also be entertaining as well as educational. Any good storyteller will tell you, some of the very best stories come from real-life experiences. Storytelling is a wonderful intergenerational activity, and people of all ages can bond over a good story. Seniors can tell stories that make memories come alive, and it is also a great way to honor those who have passed. Those with cognitive decline or Alzheimer’s may not be able to remember new information, but can vividly recall a story from their childhood. Storytelling is a great way to sharpen memories and socialize.

Private Home Healthcare encourages you to share stories with loved ones today on National Storytelling Day!

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National Babe Ruth Day

National Babe Ruth Day

On April 27, baseball fans worldwide honor one of baseball’s all-time greatest players on National Babe Ruth Day. Private Home Health Care loves the great American sport of baseball and celebrates the legendary Babe Ruth on this day!

George Herman “Babe” Ruth, Jr., born on February 6, 1895, in Baltimore, Maryland, was nicknamed “the Bambino” and “the Sultan of Swat.” Spending 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), he played for three teams from 1914 to 1935.

Babe Ruth’s baseball career started as a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. He became a full-time right-fielder when the New York Yankees bought his contract in 1919. Being one of the league’s most prolific hitters, he helped the Yankees win seven pennants and four World Series titles.

Ruth set career records, in his time, for home runs, slugging percentage, runs batted in, and on-base plus slugging. In 1927, he was the very first player to hit 60 home runs in one season.

Following a short stint with the Boston Braves, Ruth retired in 1935. In 1936, he became one of the first five players to be elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

In 1946, after experiencing severe eye pain and difficulty swallowing, Babe Ruth was diagnosed with cancer. On April 27, 1947, he attended the proclaimed Babe Ruth Day and spoke briefly to a crowd of almost 60,000 people at Yankee Stadium.

At the age of 53, on August 16, 1948, at 8:01 pm, Babe Ruth died in his sleep.

Today, make it a home run and celebrate Babe Ruth day by catching a game of baseball on TV or, better yet, in person!

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World Meningitis Day

World Meningitis Day is April 24, every year. The goal is to spread the word about meningitis, how to spot it and what causes it. It’s also a day to promote the importance of vaccines.

Meningitis is an inflammation of the fluid and membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis continues to be a major global public health issue causing up to 5 million cases each year, including epidemics of new strains that spread between countries and across the world.

There are three main types of meningitis infection: bacterial, viral and environmental. Infection is by far the most common cause of meningitis and is caused by many different germs: viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites.

Meningitis can strike everyone and at all ages – it can be fatal within a few hours and cause lifelong disability. Aftereffects can be life-changing and may include: memory loss, deafness, loss of sight, epilepsy, paralysis, limb loss, organ damage, and brain damage.

Private Home Health Care reminds people to observe World Meningitis Day by learning more about meningitis and the importance of vaccines. Early detection and being immunized can save lives!!

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4/20

Today is National Cannabis day, or “420”. As the name implies, is celebrated annually on April 20. It is an international celebration during which people come together to consume cannabis and advocate for its legalization. In Massachusetts, Cannabis has been legalized and is widely enjoyed as well as utilized for medicinal purposes.

The plant contains chemicals known as cannabinoids. Research indicates that cannabinoids have many health benefits. These include reducing anxiety and tension, reducing inflammation and pain relief, controlling nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy, stimulating appetite for people with serious medical conditions, usage as a muscle relaxant, aiding with seizures and even killing cancer cells. Cannabis in all forms, such as CBD, is beginning to be widely accepted as a mainstream therapeutic treatment. It is a myth that using cannabis means that you will get high. In fact, many people use over-the-counter topical CBD creams to help with arthritis or eczema.

Private Home Health Care supports the medically supervised usage of cannabis as a natural, alternative medical treatment for many ailments.

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Eggs – A Superfood

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National Eggs Benedict Day is on April 16 and it’s a day all about the special American dish. It consists of a poached egg, an English muffin, and Canadian bacon covered in Hollandaise sauce and it’s surrounded by a misconception. Some have assumed that the name originated from Benedict Arnold, the American Revolutionary War traitor, but its origins are up for debate.

Eggs are among the most nutritious foods on the planet. They are easy to eat, readily available and can be prepared dozens of ways. They are a good source of quality protein, Vitamin B2, Selenium, folate, and healthy fats. If you can get your hands on pastured or omega-3 enriched eggs, these are even better. They contain higher amounts of omega-3 fat and are much higher in vitamin A and E. Though eggs are high in cholesterol, they do not raise ‘bad’ cholesterol. In fact, they help increase ‘good’ cholesterol and have been linked to reduce risk of heart disease.

Private Home Health Care encourages you to celebrate National Eggs Benedict Day and enjoy this great dish!

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International Moment of Laughter Day

April 14 every year is International Moment of Laughter Day, a day to remind people to laugh out loud every day. Originator Izzy Gesell says laughing out loud is as essential as breathing. He says, “Laughter comes right after breathing as just about the healthiest thing you can do. It relieves stress, instills optimism, raises self-confidence, defuses resistance to change, and enhances all your relationships.”

Mary and the Private Home Health Care community love to laugh, and we sincerely believe that laughter is the best medicine!

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