Brain Fitness - 11/14/2008

Upping the Ante

By Suzie Heumann

Getting out of your usual routine can change your brain and add to your excitement.

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Middle-Age Aches Take Brain's Hint


Think achy joints are the main reason we slow down as we get older? Blame the brain, too.

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Aging Brains and Gender


Study: The aging of men's brains begins earlier than in women's brains, and the types of changes also differ.

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Can pets get dementia? My dog is getting on in years, and he is acting strange.

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As animals grow older, their brains undergo the normal structural and functional changes that accompany age -- all of which can alter memory and ... Read More...

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Boost Your Brain Power

Posted August 27, 2008 5:23 PM

What does it take to keep your mind sharp throughout your Third Age? This informative video reveals how to cut your risk of Alzheimer's and maintain your brain in tip-tip condition.

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A Stroke-Fighting Drink

Posted October 27, 2008 3:55 PM
You can blow the whistle on "brain attacks" by turning on your teapot. That's right. If you've got green tea brewing in there, it's one celestial seasoning that can help you live longer. If you drink enough, you just might lower your risk of dying from a stroke by up to 42 percent! Read more...

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Estrogen's Pathway to Memory Identified

Posted October 27, 2008 3:44 PM
Yale scientists have identified a molecular pathway in the brain that estrogen uses to improve memory, suggesting the possibility of designing hormone-free drugs to bolster learning and thinking in post-menopausal women. Menopausal women could take such medications to preserve cognition without facing side effects that accompany hormone replacement therapy. 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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Memory Problems During Menopause

Started by ThirdAge Adm… on June 24, 2008 9:56 PM

Talk about the memory problems that might surface during menopause.

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