Ahead of his upcoming show in New Haven at College Street Music Hall on February 26, WEBE108’s Allan Lamberti spoke with Howard Jones about his career, the two versions of one of his biggest hits, performing at Live Aid, a doctor who plays his music during surgery, and much more!
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We’re only halfway through February, but are you already feeling burned out and feel like you need time off already? Not just for a vacation, since deciding to take time off work can be a challenge, but to do it for mental health reasons makes it all that harder.
Taking a sabbatical has been shown to reduce stress and can improve long-term performance while avoiding burnout. Take the time that you need, but make sure you have a plan. If you can show higher-ups what tasks you have coming up so they can be delegated, it’ll be easier to have them grant your request and alleviate some guilt you may have. If paid time off isn’t an option, you may need to have some savings set aside and work a budget.
And when you do return, make sure you don’t fall into traps that may be unhealthy, like eating lunch alone at your desk, and take regular breaks from your computer monitor.
Make sure you set those boundaries – and prioritize your mental health – and your work/life balance will benefit!
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As we age, we may find ourselves becoming more forgetful. The good news, is that there are steps you can take now to help keep your brain healthy and your memory strong:
Follow a healthy diet – fruits, veggies, whole grains, fish, healthy fats all have nutrients like antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids that boost memory function. And drink plenty of water too – mild dehydration can reduce memory.
There is evidence that smoking can increase the risk of developing dementia – reduced blood flow, weak blood vessels, and inflammation that comes from the toxins in cigarettes can lead to stroke or dementia.
Regular exercise has been found to lower the risk of memory loss – it boosts the flow of blood and oxygen to the brain and produces growth hormones there as well.
Keeping blood pressure down isn’t just important for your heart, but high blood pressure has been found to supply less blood flow to parts of the brain associated with memory.
Your brain needs exercise too! Play games, word puzzles, anything challenging that requires you to work beyond the easy will help sharpen your skills!
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