Studies have shown that you can help prevent cognitive decline and reduce the risk of dementia with some basic good health habits:·       staying physically active·       getting enough sleep·       not smoking·       having good social connections·       limiting alcohol to no more than one drink a day·       eating a Mediterranean style diet.

6 simple steps to keep your mind sharp at any age

A higher level of education is associated with better mental functioning in old age. Experts think that advanced education may help keep memory strong by getting a person into the habit of being mentally active. Challenging your brain with mental exercise is believed to activate processes that help maintain individual brain cells and stimulate communication among them. Many people have jobs that keep them mentally active. Pursuing a hobby, learning a new skill, volunteering or mentoring are additional ways to keep your mind sharp.

1. Keep learning

The more senses you use in learning something, the more of your brain that will be involved in retaining the memory. In one study, adults were shown a series of emotionally neutral images, each presented along with a smell. They were not asked to remember what they saw. Later, they were shown a set of images, this time without odors, and asked to indicate which they'd seen before. They had excellent recall for all odor-paired pictures, and especially for those associated with pleasant smells. So challenge all your senses as you venture into the unfamiliar.

2. Use all your senses

Myths about aging can contribute to a failing memory. Middle-aged and older learners do worse on memory tasks when they're exposed to negative stereotypes about aging and memory, and better when the messages are positive about memory preservation into old age. People who believe that they are not in control of their memory function are less likely to work at maintaining or improving their memory skills and therefore are more likely to experience cognitive decline. If you believe you can improve and you translate that belief into practice, you have a better chance of keeping your mind sharp.

3. Believe in yourself

If you don't need to use mental energy remembering where you laid your keys or the time of your granddaughter's birthday party, you'll be better able to concentrate on learning and remembering new and important things. Take advantage of smart phone reminders, calendars and planners, maps, shopping lists, file folders, and address books to keep routine information accessible. Designate a place at home for your glasses, purse, keys, and other items you use often.

4. Prioritize your brain use

When you want to remember something you've just heard, read, or thought about, repeat it out loud or write it down. That way, you reinforce the memory or connection. For example, if you've just been told someone's name, use it when you speak with him or her: "So, John, where did you meet Camille?"

5. Repeat what you want to know

Repetition is most potent as a learning tool when it's properly timed. It's best not to repeat something many times in a short period, as if you were cramming for an exam. Instead, re-study the essentials after increasingly longer periods of time — once an hour, then every few hours, then every day. Spacing out periods of study helps improve memory and is particularly valuable when you are trying to master complicated information, such as the details of a new work assignment.

6. Space it out

“That which is used - develops. That which is not used wastes away.”-Hippocrates

Development Quote

Memory lapses can occur at any age, but aging alone is generally not a cause of cognitive decline. Studies show that you can help improve memory and reduce the risk of dementia with some basic good health habits.

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Most octopuses can eject a thick, blackish ink in a large cloud to aid in escaping from predators. The main coloring agent of the ink is melanin, which is the same chemical that gives humans their hair and skin color.

Do octopus squirt ink?

An octopus (pl: octopuses or octopodes) is a soft-bodied, eight-limbed mollusc of the order Octopoda.

Octopus - Wikipedia

Apollo 11 was the spaceflight that landed the first humans on the Moon, Americans Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, on July 20, 1969, at 20:18 UTC. Armstrong became the first to step onto the lunar surface six hours later on July 21 at 02:56 UTC.

Who was the man to walk on the moon?

Apollo 11 (July 16–24, 1969) was the American spaceflight that first landed humans on the Moon.

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Apollo 11 - Wikipedia

Excel is a great calculator for basic and complex math formulas: / for division+ for addition- for subtraction* for multiplication= to start a formula( ) to separate functions

Basic Math

When working with Excel you will want to insert rows and columns at times. Shortcuts: Ctrl + Space Bar = Select ColumnShift + Space Bar = Select RowInsert Row = Ctrl + Shift + "+"Delete Row = Ctrl + "-"You can also right-click your mouse.

Insert Rows & Columns

Basic addition is the feature we use the most in Excel.There are three ways we will show you to do it:Enter a formula =Sum( A+B+C+D)Use your mouse =Sum(drag mouse)Auto Sum: Type Alt + "=" at the base of the data

With a large data table, you will use a formula for multiple rows. Instead of typing it each time, use auto-fill. Here are 3 ways:• Double click mouse on the lower right of 1st cell• Highlight the Section and type Ctrl + D• Drag the cell down the rows

Auto-Fill

The world works on averages.When your boss asks you a question, often you should answer with "On average..."Positively, Excel makes it easy for us to know the average:Enter a formula =Average( A+B+C+D)Use your mouse =Average(drag mouse)

Average

There can be a lot of data in a table.You may not want to see all of that data and the sort and filter features will help with this.To Sort or Filter:1. Highlight data (include labels for filter)2. Go to the Data Ribbon3. Select Sort or Filter

Sort And Filter

Pivot tables are your best friend if you do a lot of data entry. They let you organize data and slice and dice it. Fortunately, they're easy to use at a basic level: 1. Highlight the data2. Go to Insert > Pivot Table Then, it's time to manipulate your data.

Pivot Tables

We use the IF formula to tell us to do something if a condition is met.From logic class: If this, then that; else, this.Your formula is =if(logical test, value if true, value if false)You can also use nested IF formulas, which we will explore later (my favorite).

IF Function

XLookup is an upgraded VLookup.We use it to find data in a table or range.We are going to combine our X-Lookup with our Min and Max function.The formula: =XLOOKUP(lookup value, lookup array, return array)Ours will pull the min / max person by month.

Xlookup Function

With a lot of data, you may decide you want items in rows to be in columns or vice versa.To transpose a column to a row:1. Select the data in the column2. Select the cell you want the row to start3. Right click, choose paste special, select transpose

Transpose Function

Excel is used by almost all the world's companies. Here is a brief look at 10 basic functions everyone should know.

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The 10 Basic Skills Of Excel

According to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), sustainable tourism is defined as:“Tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment and host communities.”The term sustainable travel refers to the adoption of sustainable practices with the aim of minimizing the negative impacts and maximizing the positive effects of tourism.

What is sustainable travel?

Staying in eco-friendly accommodations reduces the impact of tourism on the environment. From renewable energy production to bio-architecture, eco-friendly lodgings focus on preserving the environment and have positive environmental effects. However, this is not all. Staying in eco-friendly tourism accommodations also supports the local economy. In fact, most environmentally friendly lodgings offer zero-kilometer, organic food.

Staying in eco-friendly accommodations

Making optimal use of environmental resources preserves natural heritage and biodiversity. The main problem is that the consumption of environmental resources exceeds their ability to regenerate, causing climate change and loss of biodiversity.In this regard, the ecological footprint is an indicator capable of measuring the environmental impact created by the excessive use of natural resources.

Making optimal use of environmental resources

Taking public transportation reduces air pollution and improves road congestion. By using public transport, the number of cars on the roads decreases and less carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere. Likewise, fewer vehicles reduce traffic jams on the roads.

Taking public transportation

Respecting the culture of local communities conserves cultural and artistic heritage. The interaction with locals is one of the most rewarding things of sustainable travel and preserves traditions passed down from generation to generation. It is essential to respect traditions as they form the identity of the local community and create a sense of unity among people.

Respecting the culture of local communities

Buying from and supporting local businesses empowers the local economy. But this is not all. Local products do not involve transportation, require less packaging, and create more jobs.

Buying from and supporting local businesses

Traveling slow minimizes the impact on the environment and saves money. For instance, choosing the train over other means of transportation both reduces the ecological impact and is a cheaper option. But this is not all. Traveling slow also allows you to enjoy the scenery along the way.

Traveling slow

Saying NO to single-use plastic reduces pollution. The production of plastic uses fossil fuels and therefore releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, contributing to climate change. In addition, 8 million tons of plastic end up in oceans every year, putting marine life at risk.

Saying NO to single-use plastic

Eating local food ensures freshness and benefits local businesses. In fact, locally produced food does not require transportation, so it is fresh and nutritious. Furthermore, eating local products supports the local economy and contributes to increasing employment and income within a community (tourism multiplier effect).

Eating local food

What it means to live a sustainable lifestyle

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What is sustainable travel? Being aware of the environmental impact of tourism and adopting good practices in order to minimize it. Let's find out more!

What is Sustainable Travel: 8 Best Practices

In a circular economy, things are made and consumed in a way that minimizes our use of the world’s resources, cuts waste and reduces carbon emissions. Products are kept in use for as long as possible, through repairing, recycling and redesign – so they can be used again and again.At the end of a product’s life, the materials used to make it are kept in the economy and reused wherever possible.

What is the circular economy?

The circular economy is an alternative to traditional linear economies, where we take resources, make things, consume them and throw them away. This way of living uses up finite raw materials and produces vast quantities of waste.For example, the European Union produces more than 2.5 billion tonnes of waste a year.

Why is the circular economy important?

Consumers, businesses, and politicians all need to make changes.<ul><li>Ideas to create less emissions include adopting a plant-based diet and buying food locally, as well as flying less often and sharing vehicles.</li><li>Homes, offices, and other buildings can be designed to have multiple uses. For example, an office space that is also a community centre and night school.</li><li>It should also be easy and affordable to repair products, such as a mobile phone with an old battery.</li></ul>

What changes could make the world more ‘circular’?

Recycling involves converting waste materials into new materials and objects. This process itself uses energy and creates emissions, so can still contribute to global warming.In an ideal circular economy, products are redesigned so they last through several life cycles – rather than being immediately recycled. This can include refurbishing and redistributing products.

Is recycling part of the circular economy?

The circular economy cuts waste, lowers CO2 emissions and uses less of the world’s finite resources, say experts. Here’s how

What is the circular economy and why does it matter?

Young, urban fashion consumers actively search for sustainable options, but many find it challenging to figure out what factors constitute "sustainability." A recent McKinsey survey in the United Kingdom examined consumer sentiment about sustainability in clothing, footwear, and accessories. They found that millennials and Gen Zers are reaching the age and income levels to apply their eco-conscious values and beliefs to their wardrobes.

Fashion consumers seek sustainable options

Despite increased awareness about the importance of sustainability, the fashion industry’s environmental footprint remains substantial. Companies continue to create more products than they can sell, and over half of all fibre globally produced is polyester, which requires more energy for extraction and processing and lingers in the environment for a long time. But fashion companies will likely feel pressure to do more as environmental, social, and governance (ESG) transparency continues to grow.

The environmental footprint of the fashion industry

<ul><li>Twenty-five percent of respondents to the McKinsey survey showed that they are concerned about sustainability-related issues.</li><li>They prefer buying second-hand items and looking for environmentally friendly clothing.</li><li>They more likely consist of urban millennial women with moderate to high incomes.</li><li>They are most concerned with lowering GHG emissions, preserving natural habitats for animals and using renewable energy.</li><li>Fifty percent of the survey respondents were unsure about sustainability, and the last twenty-five percent were not interested in seeking sustainable fashion.</li></ul>

Sustainability seekers

There is no shared understanding among consumers or brands about what "sustainability" means, which features matter most, or where to find information about a particular brand's sustainability commitment. Fashion brands have an opportunity to deliver clear, direct information on their practices and effortless postpurchase options that consumers can use to reduce the impact of their fashion choices.

Consumers are confused about the term "sustainability"

<ul><li>24 percent of respondents said they go out of their way to buy products from sustainable brands</li><li>46 percent of consumers said they would want to purchase items that could be easily donated to charity.</li></ul> This finding highlights a fertile opportunity for the development of circular business models. To create more value for shoppers, brands can design their products to be repurposed. If this sustainable loop is well managed, it would lessen consumers’ dependence on entirely new products and reduce the fashion industry’s planetary impact.

The opportunity for circular fashion

In search of fashion’s sustainability seekers

The Southern Ocean contains the waters that surround Antarctica and sometimes is considered an extension of Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans. In 1928, the first edition of the International Hydrographic Organization's (IHO) Limits of Oceans and Seas publication included the Southern Ocean around Antarctica.

What is the ocean that borders Antarctica?

Borders of the oceans - Wikipedia

A cat's memory is thought to be at least 200 times better than a dog's. But as any cat owner knows, felines are more selective and remember what they think is useful to them. Short term memory for a dog is about five minutes; cats remember much longer, up to 16 hours. Long term memory is harder to determine.

How long is a cat's memory span?

How long is your pets memory span?

South Korea is launching the Korean Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter, or KPLO, to the Moon in 2 August 2022 with SpaceX falcon 9 Rocket. KPLO will study the Moon’s surface and help us plan future missions to the lunar poles.KPLO represents the first step in South Korea’s Moon exploration plans, which aims for a robotic landing mission and more.

Introduction

KPLO will allow it to reach the Moon by mid-December as planned regardless of any launch delays.After entering a roughly 100-kilometer circular lunar orbit, KPLO will study the Moon for at least a year with its five scientific instruments.This will help us better understand the Moon’s surface composition and the nature of its varied volcanic deposits.

How will KPLO study the Moon?

<ol><li>KPLO have two cameras, one of which will image the Moon’s surface at a high resolution of 2.5 meters per pixel. </li><li>Wide-angle polarimetric camera, can determine the type of surface materials based on the way light reflects and scatters off them.</li><li>Gamma-ray spectrometer, which will look at highly energetic gamma rays released from the Moon.</li><li>A magnetometer - The Mo.on has lost its global magnetic field, by measuring their weak magnetic fields from orbit, KPLO will help us understand the extent of protection they offer from harmful space radiation, and the nature of the Moon’s leftover magnetic areas. </li></ol>

Instruments Of Spacecraft

ShadowCam’s camera is at least 200 times more sensitive than the one on the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter.This will allow it to see a shadowed region on the Moon as if it was sunlit! ShadowCam will map the terrain inside permanently shadowed regions with a very high resolution, and help locate their water ice deposits and other such volatile resources based on how they reflect light.

NASA ShadowCam Camera

ShadowCam isn’t the only NASA contribution to KPLO.In March 2021, NASA selected nine scientists to join KPLO’s science team to help enhance the mission’s scientific output.NASA and South Korea will also test a kind of an interplanetary internet on KPLO, which should be resistant to communications disruptions.NASA is also providing technical assistance on mission design, deep space communications, and navigation technologies.

How are NASA and South Korea collaborating to explore the Moon?

The KPLO mission comprises the first phase of South Korea’s lunar exploration program.In the second phase, they plan to launch another lunar orbiter, a lander, and a rover.In March 2021, South Korean President Moon Jae-in said the robotic lunar lander will launch on an indigenously developed rocket before 2030.

What’s next for South Korea in lunar exploration?

The lunar orbiter will launch South Korea’s deep space ambitions.

Korea Pathfinder, South Korea’s first Moon mission

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