Life starts at 50, gets great at 60 and primo at 70.
National Snack Day, established in 2015 by Jace Shoemaker-Galloway, is celebrated on March 4th. This day honors the comfort and joy that snacks bring to our lives, and the sheer audacity of such a celebration is something to behold. Celebrations include hosting snack-tasting parties, creating homemade treats, organizing snack swaps, visiting local snack shops, and having snack-themed movie nights. Fun facts: the word "snack" comes from the Dutch "snacken," the first U.S. snack was peanuts, and many popular snacks emerged during Prohibition. While primarily a U.S. holiday, the love for snacks is universal. So, grab your favorite treat and join the crunchy celebration!
For audacious seniors, constipation is no match for a hilarious fight. Guzzle water, munch fiber-rich goodies like berries and oats and strut post-meal to jolt your gut. Set a poop-o’clock with coffee, and unleash prune juice’s cha-cha magic if needed. Still stuck? A doc’s softener saves the day. With sass and a steady routine, you’ll outwit blockages faster than you out dance the kids. Keep living loud and regular—because nothing slows down a bold senior with a gut full of grit and a laugh to match!
Some cognitive declines occur as we age, like slower processing speeds, but our brains can also grow and improve. As we grow older we acquire and extra helping of audacity. Key areas of positive change include crystallized intelligence, emotional regulation, wisdom and insight, social expertise, and neuroplasticity. Crystallized intelligence improves as older adults draw on their vast knowledge and experiences. Emotional regulation allows for better handling of stress and negative emotions. Wisdom and insight develop through life experiences. Social expertise enhances empathy and relationship-building. Neuroplasticity, the brain's ability to adapt, continues with mentally stimulating activities and social interactions, promoting cognitive resilience and overall well-being.
