In this episode we are all about protecting your brain: Researchers from King’s College London recruited nearly 400 twins, age 43 to 73, and tested different factors, including leg power and speed… and retested 10 years later. The result: The researchers found that leg strength was a better predictor of brain health than any other lifestyle factor looked at in the study.

Also, you’ll hear how every time we eat something that spikes blood glucose levels – like fast food and refined carbs - our hippocampus takes a hit. Plus how eating cold-water fish twice a week will boost blood flow to your brain, and reduce plaque buildup, a top cause of Alzheimer's.

More resources and information are available at https://Tesh.com

(00:00) Maximizing Memory
(08:58) Habits That Ruin Your Memory
(15:28) Impact of Diet on Brain Health

On today’s podcast …we’ll have a proven happiness technique from UCLA neuroscientist Alex Korb.

You’ll hear how a little cheese every day can keep heart disease away.

You’ll learn the exact time to send emails so people will open them.

Also, why Harvard Business School says every day we should be writing down our small wins

And then, why is it that women are more likely to give men their phone numbers when they are approached at pleasant-smelling places - like coffee shops, bakeries, and flower shops.

Find out more at https://Tesh.com

(00:00) The Power of Music and Cheese
(11:42) Scent in Dating and Sleep
(20:57) Mindful Eating and Email Productivity
(27:53) Celebrating Small Wins for Success
(30:46) Celebrating Small Wins and Childhood Comforts
(36:54) Benefits of Learning an Instrument

In this episode, experts have said for years that aerobic exercise helps reduce blood pressure. But new research suggests adding isometric or static exercises like wall sits are even more effective.

Also, all across North America, this is a great time to be a skilled trade worker – like a plumber, electrician, automotive technician, or construction worker. The salaries are through the roof and there’s plenty of training available .

Plus, Forget about counting sheep to fall asleep……now people are taking the next step for better sleep…actually renting sheep to hang out with them.

And then, If you have that butterflies-in-the-stomach feeling, that’s a good thing. According to the journal Clinical Psychological Science, the nervous jitters mean your body is readying itself to perform at your best. Gib and I will share the research and our own experiences.

(00:02) The Power of Performance Anxiety
(08:40) Isometric Exercise and Job Trends
(13:07) Revival of Artisan Jobs and Luxury
(24:19) Trade Jobs and Tattoo Trends