A Life to Remember

#EXPLORE THE WORLD One more great excuse to book that flight to Brazil, Dominican Republic or whatever exotic country calls your name. Immersing yourself in a foreign culture can enhance creative thinking. Research has shown that people who live abroad are better at creative tasks such as drawaing, writing, and problem solving. "Outside their cultural context, they're forced to relearn the meaning of simple things." says study author William W. Maddux, Ph.D., assistant professor of organizational behavior at insead, a business school in Fountainbleu, France. For example, leaving food on your plate may be an insult in the United States, but it's polite in China. "The ability to look at things from multiple and different perspectives leads us to increased creativity possibly by changing how the brain is wired," Maddux says. If living abroad is not an option, learning a new language or becoming an experts on a foreign cuisine may strike that spark for you.

2. EAT LIKE A GREEK! Ever Wonder why so many philosophers in ancient Greece were making brilliant observations well into old age? We'll never know for sure, but the Mediterranean diet like high in fruit,vegetables and healthy fats like olive oil; low in salt and red meat definitely didn't hurt. Mediterranean diet followers have a 40% lower risk for Alzheimer's, Research at Columbia University notes, and other studies have linked this way of eating with reduced risk for memory loss. Experts claim the diet's powers might be due in part to its inflammation fighting antioxidants. Try out Med inspired recipes from self.com and enjoy them with a glass of vino but listen, MODERATE wine consumption is part of the plan lol. Hope this little piece of knowledge inspires you to eat healthier :)

There are Seven Steps that are recommended for a BRIGHTER FUTURE which are, 1. BREAK A SWEAT 2. EAT LIKE A GREEK 3. EXPLORE THE WORLD 4. WATCH YOUR WEIGHT 5.HIT THE SACK 6. TRY SOMETHING FUN and 7. DIVIDE AND CONQUER. I will explain each one of these in detail day after day. Lets start with 1. BREAK A SWEAT: "physical exercise may be one of the best ways to maintain cognitive functions as we grow into our mid twenties and early thirties," Says Fred H. Gage, Ph.D., professor of age-related diseases at the Salk Institute in La Jolla, CA. His landmark research showed that exercise significantly increases the rate of blood flow to the hippocampus, a brain region vital to memory, which generates new cell growth and improves mental processing. Studies Shows that the young people that works out at least 2x a week have better memory flow and think wiser about making everyday decisions. So now that we know going to the gym does not only helps our body physically but also mentally........

This young soul is full of spirit and an amazing gift. Her vocals and the way she plays the piano is incredible. I first met her at a show by Anthony Hampton, a local D.C. event planner for club Park. At the time, I was covering the event for Que's live performance, formal group member of Day26, for EliteDC Magazine upcoming issue. Desiree had various solos and an amazing duet with Que. Her voice and energy on the stage blew me away instantly. I suggest you all Get to know her a little better and support real music by supporting her as an artist. 1. Desiree, where were you born and raised? I was born in Washington, DC and was raised in Silver Spring, MD. 2. How would you describe your sound? I classify myself as an Alternative Soul singer. 3. Who is your biggest influence, personal and in the music industry? My biggest personal influence would be my very musical family. I grew up watching my grandmother play the piano and direct the church choirs, and saw my mom and pop, older cou...