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Brain Power Boosters: Tips to Preserve Memory at Any Age

Dec 30, 2022 ● By Sheryl Kraft

Regardless of age, it is always possible to learn, store and recall information, and there are numerous practices and expert recommendations we can adopt to nourish and optimize our brains.

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Under-Appreciating the Benefits of Solitude

Nov 30, 2022

Getting lost in our thoughts may improve problem solving, increase creativity, enhance imagination and provide a better sense of self-worth.

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Stretching and Balance Exercises Can Avert Mental Decline

Oct 31, 2022

To protect against memory loss, simple stretching and balance exercises work as well as hard-driving aerobics, concludes a new study.

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Eat Green and Orange Produce to Lower Dementia Risk

Jul 29, 2022

Researchers have found that green veggies and orange fruits can help stave off dementia.

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Cut Back on Booze to Protect the Brain

May 31, 2022

Even drinking as little as a few beers or glasses of wine per week will reduce brain volume, according to a new study.

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Try Tai Chi to Boost Neurological Health

Apr 29, 2022

Tai chi has been shown to improve balance, reduce falls and enhance the quality of life for people with neurological challenges such as strokes, Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis.

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Avoid Formaldehyde to Sidestep Cognitive Problems

Mar 31, 2022 ● By Rachael Oppy

Workers exposed over years to formaldehyde may experience thinking and memory problems later in life.

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Drink Coffee and Tea to Reduce Dementia and Stroke Risk

Feb 28, 2022

Study finds that drinking both coffee and tea in the course of a day correlates with a lower risk of stroke and dementia compared to drinking either one exclusively.

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Run 10 Minutes for a Brain Boost

Feb 28, 2022

New research shows that a mere 10 minutes of moderate-intensity running boosts cognitive function.

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The Heart-Mind Connection: How Thoughts and Emotions Affect Our Heart Health

Jan 31, 2022 ● By Ronica O’Hara

Neurocardiology and behavioral cardiology are probing the mind-heart connection, exploring how neurological interplay along with psychological and social factors lead to heart disease.

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