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The Hearing Loss/Alzheimer’s Connectionss

Recent research suggests that improving hearing loss with hearing aids reduces the risk for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. In 2011, a team of Johns Hopkins medical school researchers discovered a significant association between hearing loss and the risk of developing these unwanted cognitive conditions. The worse someone’s hearing gets, the greater their risk of developing Alzheimer’s or dementia. The researchers believe their findings could have substantial implications for individuals and public health because hearing loss is treatable with hearing instruments. These findings underscore how important regular hearing tests are as part of preventative health care.

Clean Eating Recipe: Thai Green Beans

Ingredients: 4 cups of mixed beans. 2 Tbsp. Butter. 1″ piece fresh ginger. 1 clove garlic. 1 Tbsp. sesame tahini. 1/2 Tbsp honey. 1 Tbsp. olive oil. 1/2 Tsp. toasted sesame oil. Pinch cayenne pepper. Toasted sesame seeds. Directions: Heat a large skillet over medium heat, toss beans in olive oil until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Set aside in a bowl. Add butter and garlic to skillet on medium heat for one minute and then reduce to low and add cayenne, tahini, sesame oil, honey and ginger. Combine with beans. Top with sesame seeds before serving. Enjoy!

Words to Live By

“The difficult is what takes a little time; the impossible is what takes a little longer.” – Fridtjof Nansen

Clean Eating: All-Purpose Coffee Rub

This all-purpose coffee rub is an all-time favourite dry rub that we use on everything. It’s earthy, flavourful and great to use on anything you want to quickly cook up on the grill.
2 Tbsp. garlic powder.
2 Tbsp. ground coffee (medium grind)
2 Tbsp. paprika
2 Tbsp. onion powder
1 Tbsp. ground cumin
1 Tbsp. sea salt
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. cayenne (Optional) Reduce the amount for a less spicy rub
Instructions: Combine in a large bowl and mix. Enjoy!

Book Club

The Gratitude-Driven Life by Marissa Alarcon. Why is it so difficult to be grateful for the things we have? Human nature seems designed to keep us focused on what we do not have. We compete and think only of getting more. However, we can be happy. The Gratitude-Driven Life is an exploration to change our attitude and be more grateful.

Words to Live By

“There is no failure except in no longer trying. There is no defeat except from within, no insurmountable barrier except our own inherent weakness of purpose.”

~ Elbert Hubbard