December 2024

                A Walk by the Lake

Within the cities of this society, the lakes and their environs changed. Parks sprang up around the lakes, providing places for recreation, Today, people come to the lakes to swim, cycle, skate or jog. Many come simply to walk. In the city of Minneapolis, for example, all sorts of people can be seen strolling by Lake Harriet on a warm summer evening. Some are descended from the native people who settled in this area when the ice sheets melted. Others are described as African, Asian, European, or South American immigrants. These ethnic groups are differentiated by many physical traits- stature, body build, head shape, facial structure, skin colour and hair texture to name just a few. Within ethnic groups, however, people are more similar and within families, they may even look alike.

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10 Ways To Keep Your Mind Sharp

Believe in yourself: Age-related myths may be a factor in memory loss. Older and middle-aged students perform better on memory tests when they are exposed to positive messages about memory preservation into old age, and worse when they are exposed to negative preconceptions about aging and memory. Cognitive decline is more likely to occur in those who feel they have no control over their memory function—perhaps because they joke about “senior moments” too frequently. These people are also less inclined to try to preserve or enhance their memory abilities. Maintaining mental acuity is more likely if you think you can get better and put that idea into action.

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