Hope everyone is having a good summer. This is the usual time when we have the best warm/hot weather of the year and break time for vacations. Vacations are key to RRR: Rest – Rejuvenate and Reconnect.

Do your “rest” activities that bring relaxation and joy to you. Whether it’s a long hike in the woods or idling on a beach. Bring along some friends on your joyride or join them on their break journey. Enjoy the summer as fall will sneak upon us in no time.

In all this don’t forget “Me”. The “me” in you has to have new experiences and learning. Our cover story “Lifelong Learning” highlights that learning increases brain growth, which is related to a lot of cognitive and degenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Parkinson's disease, etc. There are a lot of in-person as well as online options available, pick something that you find engaging and interesting.

You can ask around and have a group join the classes, it will be more interesting to have friendly faces. The “Group Fitness Glory” lays out the details of having a friendly group around. We are social creatures, group programs can be helpful in keeping you accountable for being regular.

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Stay Healthy, Stay Happy!