Brain Fitness

Upping the Ante

By Suzie Heumann

Getting out of your usual routine can change your brain and add to your quality of life, satisfaction and excitement.

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Sleep to Learn (and Remember


Ever learn something new in the morning and forget it by the afternoon? Take a nap. It might help you remember again!

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Exercise and Brain Growth


A new study confirms that exercise can restore a brain chemical which promotes the production and maturation of new stem cells.

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Today's Expert: JacquelineMarcell
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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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The Four Pillars of Brain Health

Posted August 15, 2008 11:23 AM

Just like the body, a healthy, fit brain requires the right combination of nutrition, exercise, and good lifestyle choices. Here's a brief introduction to the science behind the brain fitness trend.

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When Your Brain Fights Itself

Posted November 17, 2008 3:52 PM
Ever forget to drop off dry cleaning? This minor error of memory may be the result of two competing parts of your own brain. Read more...

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Socialization, Inflammation and Your Brain

Posted November 22, 2008 2:48 PM
New research in mice suggests that high levels of social support may provide some protection against strokes by reducing the amount of damaging inflammation in the brain. Read more...

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The Book Club

Posted June 25, 2008 7:01 AM

Hey book lovers: What's on your nightstand these days? Join us and let us know about the great reads you've come across lately. Whether you like romance novels or horror stories, business tomes or great literature, we're here for you.

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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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