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C Pavia's avatar

Dr. Julie

Always great Brain insights. Direct, to the point, and easy to understand!

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Julie Fratantoni, PhD's avatar

I'm so happy it's helpful! Thank you for reading

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Transcendent Truth's avatar

Mom and dad were right all along. Thanks Doc!

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Jodi Sh. Doff's avatar

i'm good with 4 out of 5.

Progress, not perfection.

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Ceci Miller's avatar

Wonderful reminders. Goals! :)

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Zar's avatar

Love this post! Will be implementing these and keep track 👣

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Zar's avatar

Hi Julie! Quick Question, what's your no.1 tip for students memorising a lot of content for exams? I'm planning on writing a post about this and I'll mention and credit you!

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Lower Dementia Risk's avatar

These are great, Julie! Sometimes it’s the little, simple habits—done consistently over weeks, months, and years—that make the biggest impact.

As we get older, our internal systems that tell us we’re thirsty can break down, which is why so many of us end up dehydrated. It really takes a commitment to drink enough water, whether you feel thirsty or not.

Another great benefit of taking short walks after meals is that they can help blunt post-meal blood sugar spikes. Those spikes and crashes aren’t good for us, so smoothing them out over time is important—and even quick walks after eating can make a big difference. I wore a continuous glucose monitor for a few weeks, and that was definitely the case for me.

I appreciate your insights!

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Julie Fratantoni, PhD's avatar

Very interesting that the systems that signal hydration can break down with age. Yes, so many more benefits to daily walks. Thanks for reading!

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Zar's avatar

Love this post! Will be implementing these and keep track 👣

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Julie Fratantoni, PhD's avatar

Thank you Zar!

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Gloria Jean Brewer's avatar

I am so grateful that you care. Thank you. Thank you and Thank you.

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Colleen Ostberg's avatar

All of these tips are very reasonable and I personally will begin to add them into a daily practice.

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Julie Fratantoni, PhD's avatar

Happy to hear this Colleen!

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Mark Schwimmer's avatar

Why aren’t you talking about sugar?

What aren’t you talking about ultra processed food?

Why aren’t you talk about metabolic realities?

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Julie Fratantoni, PhD's avatar

Hi Mark! I have covered those topics in previous newsletters

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Susan Landers, MD's avatar

My parents lived to 94 and 97. They took walks every day after supper. They worked in the yard early mornings. You are so right about these habits.

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Julie Fratantoni, PhD's avatar

Aw I love that post dinner walks were in their routine!

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Johan Stausland's avatar

Hi, I think #4 and #5 are very underrated. Good tip to suggest these :)

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Julie Fratantoni, PhD's avatar

Thank you Johan!

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Kanchana Abeysinghe's avatar

thank you so much! Blessings always

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Julie Fratantoni, PhD's avatar

Thank you for reading Kanchana ☺️

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Antonio Iturra's avatar

Beautiful, Julie. It really ties up with the idea of atomic habits. If you add all of this in a year, so much greatness involved! We tend to miss the 10.000 feet view from this, and I love you back this up. Sounds simple, the struggle is in the hold.

Love your advices and what you write!

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Julie Fratantoni, PhD's avatar

Yes! Small investments compound over time. Thank you for reading Antonio!

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Ben Prickril's avatar

Very nice suggestions which I will try. I thought you’d include a short meditation, which might also be helpful. Thank you.

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Julie Fratantoni, PhD's avatar

Thanks Ben! Meditation is great too

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DEG's avatar

Two years ago I made a commitment to up my water regimen. Well, until this moment, there wasn't one. I was always under hydrated. I spent the first year getting myself to 50 ounces a day. Then I used the second year to slowly get myself to 75 ounces a day. I think I will stay here for awhile, when I move into 'elderly' category - I think I will up it again.

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Julie Fratantoni, PhD's avatar

What great commitment to yourself and your health!

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