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Happy New Year, and welcome to 2009!

I'm sure many of you have made new resolutions for the New Year.....make sure any new goals you have for health & fitness in the New Year are clearly laid out, and attainable. If you make unrealistic goals, you will find it hard to achieve them, and then you will give up. It's always a good idea to have a plan, and write it down, and then review it daily to make sure you're sticking to it. If you do have a set back, don't give up, just take it in stride, and get on with it the next day!


Are you looking for ways to promote your business? As a member of the organizing committee for the Langley Healthy Living Expo for 2009, we are looking for vendors and sponsors to support this popular event. The 2009 date is Saturday, February 14, at The Cascades - Coast Hotel & Convention Centre in Langley B.C. The Langley Healthy Living Expo wishes to promote and support businesses that specialize in health & wellness as well as other local businesses of the area. For more information, please visit: Langley Healthy Living Expo for details.

8 Ways to a Healthy Brain Maintaining a healthy brain is an important part of overall health. If you feel like your memory is getting worse with every passing birthday, you aren’t alone: it happens to all of us as we age. The good news is there are ways to help prevent or lessen memory loss. 1. Challenge yourself. Medical evidence suggests that lifelong stimulation is the key to building and maintaining brain cells, staving off memory loss and maybe even preventing Alzheimer's disease. Try doing interesting work (paid or volunteer), pursuing hobbies, engaging in an active social life, taking music or language lessons, or learning a new computer program. 2. Take a daily low-dose aspirin. Some studies link the use of aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) with reduced risk of Alzheimer's. 3. Supplement with vitamins C and E. A study at Johns Hopkins University suggested that vitamins C and E taken together might slow the progression of Alzheimer's. 4. Use a daily multivitamin that provides adequate levels of folic acid and other B vitamins. They help the body reduce levels of homocysteine, an amino acid formed by the breakdown of animal protein that, at elevated levels in the bloodstream, has been linked with increased risks of Alzheimer's. 5. Use healing spices in your cooking: Turmeric, ginger and red pepper can add zing to meals and are all natural anti-inflammatories. 6. Eat a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, including wild Alaskan salmon, sardines, freshly ground flaxseed and walnuts. 7. Incorporate plenty of fresh, organic fruits and vegetables in your meals. 8. Reduce your intake of polyunsaturated vegetable oils (such as sunflower, corn and safflower oils), replacing them instead with a high quality extra-virgin olive oil. Article courtesy of Dr. Weil on Healthy Aging