While most of us remember 1967 as “The Summer of Love,” the hippie movement actually got its start a year earlier. It was also in 1966 that the word “psychedelic” entered the popular lexicon followed very shortly by the first “psychedelic rock” appearing on the nation’s Top 40 airwaves.

One of the earliest of these psychedelic hits was a little number called “(We Ain’t Got) Nothin’ Yet” by a Bronx band calling themselves the Blues Magoos.

At the time of their one and only hit, the Magoos consisted of Emil Thielheim, who used the stage name “Peppy” Castro, on lead vocals and guitar, Mike Esposito on lead guitar, Ralph Scala on organ, Ron Gilbert on bass and Geoff Daking on drums.

“(We Ain’t Got) Nothin’ Yet,” written by band members Esposito, Gilbert and Scala, was released on the Mercury label and went all the way to #5 on the Billboard Hot 100. Powered by the single, their debut album, Psychedelic Lollipop reached #21 on the album chart.

But like so many recording acts, the boys were not able to duplicate their initial success. They recorded four more albums and released a dozen more singles – all of them stiffed. In 1970, they threw in the towel and disbanded. As the years passed, many of the group joined other bands, but never found mainstream fame. In 2008, three of the original members (Castro, Scala and Daking) reformed the group and the Blues Magoos have been touring the world ever since. In 2014, they released their first album of new material in 43 years, titled Psychedelic Resurrection.

When choosing a credit card, here are some things to consider:

If you use your card for everyday purchases like gas & groceries: Use one of those cashback/rewards cards.

If you have big credit card balances: Take advantage of those 0% introductory card offers or balance transfer. A word of caution, make sure you can pay off the balance of your transfer before the introductory period ends because that balance will be accruing deferred interest you’ll have to pay off in full if you don’t clear the balance in the required time period. Also, destroy or lock up the cards you are transferring the balances from – no sense running them up again while you’re still trying to pay down your previous balance.

If you have less than perfect credit: Use a secured card. This type of card requires you to put money in an account to cover your credit limit. This type of card will hold your card purchases to a level you can afford while helping you rebuild your credit score.

If you use your card only for big purchases or emergencies; Find a cashback card with no annual fee.

Want to stay brain sharp as you age? Beware of those games that claim to boost brain activity. Play them if you find them fun, but know there is no scientific research that shows that actually do anything boost brain activity.

But here are some things the experts say will actually help you preserve your brain health:

1. A Healthy Diet:  No specific diet has been found to improve cognitive abilities. However, studies have shown that diets with less meat and more nuts, beans, whole grains, veggies, and olive oil can improve brain health.
2. A Good Night’s Sleep:  Studies have shown that poor sleep quality and even sleep apnea can lead to cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s.
3. A Healthy Heart:  The medical profession says that a healthy heart contributes to a healthy mind. This is especially true with blood pressure, so do what you can to keep that low.
4. Exercise: Getting at least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise daily can be good for your mind as well as your body. And studies show it’s never too late to start.
5. Staying Socially and Intellectually Active:  Staying socially active doesn’t necessarily mean participating in group activities every night of the week. It can be as simple as talking to friends on a regular basis. While games may not have any proven effect on maintaining brain health, activities such as reading books, writing letters, or learning a new language can help you stay sharp as you age!