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Exercise Beneficial for Brain, Too


Moderate exercise, even just five or 10 minutes at a time, can help supercharge the brain's mental circuits and help beat stress.

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Estrogen's Brain Effect


Areas of the brain that tend to be stroke resistant and important in learning and memory are vulnerable to stroke without estrogen for long periods.

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I have grown more forgetful over the past few months. I'm worried to death that this might be early signs of Alzheimer's. My friends say it's just normal aging. What do you think?

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Senior moments are most often benign symptoms of a busy aging brain, but unfortunately they may also be a sign of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), a ... Read More...

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Gregory Petsko: The Coming Neurological Epidemic

Posted December 8, 2008 11:47 AM

In this TED talk, Biochemist Gregory Petsko argues that, due to worldwide population aging, we'll see an epidemic of neurological diseases in the next 50 years. His solution: more research into the brain and its functions.

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Top Foods to Keep Your Mind Young

Posted November 2, 2009 12:56 PM
Diets rich in strawberries, other berries, nuts, and certain spices may lower age-related cognitive declines. Read more...

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Study: High-Protein Diet May Shrink Brain

Posted October 26, 2009 12:56 PM
U.S., Canadian and British researchers found a high-protein diet may shrink the brain, a phenomenon linked to Alzheimer's disease. Read more...

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Games Games Games

Posted June 25, 2008 6:48 AM

Share your ideas and experiences with games of all types -- from crosswords to golf. If you can play it, we can talk about it.

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Sudoku Fans Unite!

Started by JBrown on July 29, 2008 9:28 PM

I just discovered Sudoku and am an absolute addict for it! I'm looking for great books or sites ... any other Sudoku fans out there? Let's talk all things Sudoku and share our favorite Sudoku resources!

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