Q I make a decent income but I don’t think I am saving enough. What can I do? A If you are saving anything, you are way ahead of most Americans. Good for you! There are several theories about why Americans have lost the habit of saving money for college, retirement, and/or emergencies. Whatever the […]

Q Why is it when I feel depressed or anxious, I find I can’t hold a thought in my head?   A Science supports the link between mood difficulties and cognition. There have been studies that show depression and anxiety equally cause problems with attention, memory and concentration (working memory) and impair one’s ability to […]

Summer should be a fun time. Its light outside longer than it’s dark. The weather is warm. It means ice cream, beach days and summer camp. To celebrate summer, we encourage you get out and do something fun each week. Research shows that when the adult brain is engaged, it is reinforcing cognitive abilities. Furthermore, when adults maintain social contacts, it helps keep […]