Mindy Novotny

Study Finds: Older musicians show youth-like brain patterns when understanding speech in noisy settings.
Why It Matters: Difficulty hearing in noise is a major challenge for aging adults. Musical training can actually help this problem for seniors.
Key Takeaway: Lifelong practice builds “cognitive reserve” that appears to hold back age-related neural changes.
Big Picture: While more research is needed, staying mentally and physically challenged could protect brain function as we age.

Things you should know and emphatically agree with me on…

HOBBIES: I currently own Chia Professor, Chia Pig (Honorary Dr. Squealgood Chia Pig groomed into a mulleted rocker) and Chia Kid
Looking to obtain: Chia Obama, Chia Ol Lady, Chia Bob and/or Brian
*This collection pales in comparison to my Zubaz collection

OTHER HOBBIES:
Entering chili competitions – Most recently, my team “Elongus Epididymis” won first place with our Neuticle Chili.
Pool Leagues – My team (co-ed) is called The Sexy Bitches, it’s Sloppy Sunday Fun Day

INTERESTS:
Bonfires – Until the neighbor Barbara comes over with her box of wine to say the flames are too high
Cooking – I never eat until everyone is served…then I wait a couple hours to make sure they’re okay

Tattoos: I’ve showed you mine, now show me yours.

Favorite Superheroes: The Wonder Twins