The muscle-brain connection: The role of exercise-induced myokines in combatting aging-delated disease(s) Last week, I made a post on myokines—signaling molecules secreted by muscles in response to exercise, and their impact on multiple different organ systems. This post is

Happy brain chemicals: how to hack them.

In our Tai Chi we say that legs work like additional hearts. Donyu, a foundation exercise, is a very good example of this type of work. Now there is a scientific confirmation to that. Cool. More donyus in the morning 😃😃

The water is very low throughout the Humber River watershed. This is very concerning for the salmon's ability to migrate. If hwy 413 is built it will go through the headwaters of the Humber River which could lead to less water entering the main Humber. Please do not built hwy 413

The Daily Dozen workout from 1935 was developed by Walter Camp, a pioneer in sports training and football coaching. It consists of 12 easy calisthenic exercises that can be finished in around 15 minutes.

Physical inactivity is associated with a higher incidence of dementia. Moving your body protects your brain.

Compare less. Reflect more.

Let's do some tai chi :)

You're under no obligation to remain the same person you were a year ago, a month ago, or even a day ago. You are here to create yourself, continuously.

A sense of purpose in life significantly lowers the risk of cognitive impairment in later life. Even in those with a genetic risk for dementia.

When your education limits your imagination, it is called indoctrination" and that the mind should be trained to think, not just memorize. - Nikola Tesla

Intelligence isn't the ability to remember and repeat, like they teach you in school. It is the ability to learn from experience, solve problems, and use our knowledge to adapt to new situations.

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Legs? Tai chi uses legs. A lot :)

Understand. Don't memorize. Learn principles, not formulas. - R. Feynman

Genius doesn’t come from knowing all the answers—it comes from embracing uncertainty and following where it leads.

“Tolerance becomes a crime when applied to evil.” — Thomas Mann

Physical activity is the most effective intervention available for promoting brain health and longevity. Recent research demonstrates that regular exercise, even in modest amounts, is effective for enhancing brain volume, improving memory, and reducing the risk of

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When a muscle contracts, it releases signaling molecules that travel through the bloodstream and directly influence brain function. This chart maps out that communication in real time. Skeletal muscle behaves like an endocrine organ. The molecules it releases, collectively