Spaced Learning

Written by Ernie on 10.08.2008 | Uncategorized

A very effective method for retaining and memorizing topics is something called “spaced learning”. It works on the theory that memories degrade exponentially, and repetitions strengthen them. So something that you learn one day you’ll remember for a few days, but if you hear it all week, you remember it for a month, or if […]

Prostate Benefits You Could Be Missing

Written by Ernie on 10.08.2008 | Uncategorized

Prostate health is important for all men. As with almost all things in life, a ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. There have found distinct links between diet and cancer risk. Specifically, diets high in fresh fruits and vegetables, omega-3 fatty acids and low in red meat and dairy products reduce risk […]

Studying 2007 taxes and understanding the rebate.

Written by Grover on 16.02.2008 | Uncategorized

I am always interested in getting money back from the IRS. The recently approved stimulus package seems to have all sorts of angles. Getting the rebate is not necessarily automatic. The IRS site prides itself on having the correct and latest information on the stimulus package. AARP also remains focused on […]

Fight bad LDL Cholesterol with Red Yeast Rice

Written by Grover on 18.01.2008 | Uncategorized

Seems like everyone is watching their LDL cholesterol levels. I guess that is because it is part of our annual physicals. Television is inundated with commercials to take drugs such as Lipitor.
Today I bumped into a little article in AARP magazine that reminded me of a great resource to study integrative […]

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