Dr. Rob Winningham We all have different levels of social needs; but, recent research has shown that satisfying those varying levels of social needs can be good for our health. We know that people who rate the quality of their social support networks as being better are actually less likely to have all sorts of medical conditions. For example, social […]
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By: Dr. Rob Winningham, PhD We have all heard about the evidence that the more we exercise our brains, the less likely we are to have problems with memory and cognition as we get older. It has been challenging for many people to find access to good cognitive exercise in the past. But now, anyone who has access to an […]
The Masterpiece Academy was formed in 2008 to provide expert guidance, research and education to the rapidly changing field of aging. The Academy brings cutting edge information on successful aging to all audiences and is dedicated to keeping its partners current and informed. Academy educators are recognized leaders from the academic, health and business fields that include preventive medicine, gerontology, data and […]
“Merry Stressmas!” It should come as no surprise to learn that the holiday season (November through December) is often considered the sixth most stressful life event. Of people surveyed in a national study, 65% admitted to being anxious during the holidays, and 45% would rather skip it altogether. What can we do when the “most wonderful time of the year” […]
By: Dr. Rob Winningham Maximizing one’s memory ability in middle and older adulthood requires a multifaceted approach. In this short article, I will summarize recent research showing how we can maximize our memory ability. Any one suggestion won’t have a huge impact, but all together they could have a very significant effect on not only your memory ability but also […]
Masterpiece Living is excited to launch the inaugural Brain Health University Virtual Course TODAY! This 8-unit course is led by Dr. Rob Winningham (Dr. Rob), leading brain expert and full Professor and Chair of the Psychology Division at Western Oregon University. Topics include ways to maximize memory, how to enhance executive functioning in the brain, the role of nutrition and physical exercise […]
Did you know that your amazing brain has the capability of creating new brain tissue and new neural pathways across your lifetime? It’s true! But, only if you use it. Did you also know that you control as much as 50% of how your brain will function over time: including memory, balance, and decision making? Masterpiece Living has created the […]