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Memory problem? solve a crossword

... up a pencil. Research shows that seniors who do crossword puzzles, exercise and seek help for emotional problems may stay sharper longer than those who put their trust in unproven cures such as melatonin, DHEA, testosterone and human growth hormone. These drugs and supplements may have long-term adverse eff...

Mind games keep you sharp

... for pleasure, playing a musical instrument, doing crossword puzzles, participating in group discussion, dancing, doing housework, walking, swimming, biking, babysitting and participating in group exercise. The cognitive activities that showed the greatest risk reduction were reading, board games or cards, an...

Mental exercises reduces brain ageing

...e its working efficiently. Brain exercises such as crossword puzzles, Su doku and aerobic exercises keeps the b...ognitive exercises and mental stimulation such as crossword puzzles and Su doku can keep the brain up to 14 years younger. “The brain is plastic, shaped by what...

Healthy Brains Depend Upon Survival Genes

...gh activities that exercise the brain like a daily crossword puzzle. The University of Edinburgh’s scientists are doing further research on this subject// with the object of identifying the ‘survival genes’ in the brain. The awakened genes add capacity to the brain to resist the after effects of drugs, strok...

Reminiscing Into The Past Makes You Dissatisfied With The Present

... "That can mean games, dancing, sports or advanced crossword puzzles," recommends Tenter. Further, Lehr says that elderly should keep themselves abreast of current affairs. "Old people should read a newspaper, watch the news, make dates and then discuss it all." However, old stories should not be lost und...

Living In The Past Indicates Dissatisfaction With Present

... "That can mean games, dancing, sports or advanced crossword puzzles," recommends Tenter. Further, Lehr says that elderly should keep themselves abreast of current affairs. "Old people should read a newspaper, watch the news, make dates and then discuss it all." However, old stories should not be lost unde...

Brainteaser Sudoku Games On Mobile Phones

...elhi: Sudoku, the new-age avatar of the ubiquitous crossword puzzles, is all set to conquer Indian mobile phones. "Starting next week, Airtel will introduce this popular puzzle to its subscribers on their handsets. // The application will be the first to be available on any mobile phone in India," said an of...

Active Life Decelerates Alzheimer's

...ease. Until that time, keep your running shoes and crossword puzzles handy. Source:eurekalert...

The 70 and Above Would Do Well With Brain Training, to Maintain Mental Agility

...ve indicated the benefits of engaging the brain in crossword puzzles and mind games. The study led by Sherry Willis, a human-development professor at Penn State University and published in the journal f American medical association, showed the benefits of ten sessions, comprising of an hour each of brain exerc...

Exercise Both Brain and Brawn to Stay Fighting Fit

...stay mentally agile, the agency recommends solving crossword puzzles, or teaching, or even learning a new language. Physical exercise is also a must to keep factors that contribute to dementia like heart disease, stroke and diabetes at bay. Most importantly, leading a stress free life, practicing yoga, having ...

Learning Slows Physical Progression of Alzheimer's Disease: Study

...ith activities such as reading books or completing crossword puzzles may help delay and/or prevent Alzheimer's disease in senior citizens." LaFerla; James McGaugh, research professor of neurobiology and behavior; and postdoctoral researchers Kim Green and Lauren Billings studied hundreds of mice between two ...

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