Today is your day Boomer! Thanks to my Boomer friend Jon for sharing this idea for a blog. It is all about keeping your aging brain quick and smart. I have written about this before, but here is an update based on the writing and research of Dr. Sanjay Gupta, a health commentator on CNN. In his new book, Gupta outlines six tips to keep your brain sharp. Some are obvious like "movement"....he says moderate exercise is better than excessive fitness because it builds brain cells more effectively. Other tips are less typical like "discovery": for example, he says "take different routes to familiar destinations. Brush your teeth with the non-dominant hand. Skip the solitary games and crossword puzzles and pick up a new hobby that involves other people." Other suggestions? Get a good night's sleep, good nutrition(he says reduce sugar intake), increase your social connections, and get more "downtime" every day: "take breaks during the day to engage in an activity that’s peaceful, meditative and stress-reducing. It can be as easy as walking in nature, journal writing, spending time with a pet, or even daydreaming." The book is called "12 Weeks to a Sharper You"; it is a guided program and is available on Amazon. Cheers brainy Boomers!