If you could, would you do aerobic exercise on a regular basis if you knew you would have a better chance of remembering where you put your cell phone, of remembering your friends' names, of doing a better job of bidding at a bridge game, or winning an argument with your kids…finally? I'm betting you …
Category Archive: Brain
Dec
17
Thoughts and Emotions Influence our Phsyical Health
In my last post I gave you my perspective of the mind-body connection. Now I'd like to learn what you think about our brains and our bodies. There seems to be ongoing research proving the idea that thoughts and emotions have a powerful influence on our physical health. Research shows that the brain can release …
Nov
04
Dementia Obstructed by Bridge
There was a recent article in the NY Times about a group of women in their nineties who play bridge daily. The card game is their social network, their mental challenge, and their reason for getting dressed up, Bridge is their way of life.
Apr
29
More Brain Training Research for Memory
In my last post I wrote about training the brain to work faster. There is also a new study, out of Sweden, reporting that active training of working memory can increase the brain's number of dopamine receptors. These receptors are important in learning, fine motor movement and other functions. It is well established that brain …
Apr
25
Memory Improvement with Brain Training
You can train your brain to process information more efficiently so that you improve your memory even as you age. A recent study found that after 8 weeks of training, a group of healthy adults, 65 years and older, improved their brain processing speed. One of the interesting results from this study was that the …
Jan
19
Memory, Healthy Brains and Your Social Life
We all know the saying to use it or lose it. As we get older, we understand the importance of applying that phrase to our body as well as to our brain. We exercise, learn to play bridge, and eat more fruits and vegetables. What you may not know is that your social life, staying …
Jan
17
Brainpower Boosted with Over-the-Counter Remedies
I enjoy watching the late-night ads for products that will take 20 years off your life in 3 easy payments. I'm always amazed how creative someone is to think of that gadget which will take all the wrinkles and folds out of your neck. And then there are the supplements which regenerate flab in two …
Nov
05
4 Steps to Protect Your Memory and Mind
Not losing your memory is important to all of us especially as we get older. Improving your memory is icing on the cake but if your are like me, anything I can do that will help my memory and it doesn't include a long to do list, I will be first in line. The good …
Oct
17
Your Older Brain May Be a Wiser Brain
The other evening at dinner, I couldn’t remember the name of a friend’s husband. My husband helped me out. A few minutes later he couldn’t remember the last name of another couple we know and I was able to help him out. We teased each other about having another "brain fart". The good news is …
Oct
15
Cutting-Edge Treatments for Brain Tumors
Cutting-edge Treatments for Brain Tumors The news of Sen. Edward Kennedy’s brain tumor has motivated many articles about the latest research findings on brain tumors. Six years ago a friend of ours died of a brain tumor. He was in his early fifties and had 3 kids, two were in college. Just 6 years later …
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