Submitted by Wesley on February 16, 2007 - 10:27pm.
Research is showing that brain health is not solely determined by genetics and the passage of time. LifeTwo covers the things you can do to keep your noggin healthy and functioning.
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Submitted by Greg on January 31, 2007 - 1:49am.
A few weeks ago I reviewed Nintendo's "Brain Age" for the DS handheld and found it somewhat dull. Always on the lookout for fun and worthwhile brain exercise tools, this week I grabbed a copy of Nintendo's "Big Brain Academy" with the hope that a different approach might bring some fun into my mental workout.
So now that LifeTwo owns the two leading brain training tools for the DS (and, judging by Amazon's videogame bestseller list, the leading such titles on any platform), which would I rather use to work myself into a mental sweat? »more»
Submitted by Greg on March 26, 2007 - 9:07am.
The good news for people 35 - 55 is that your brain performance is holding steady. The bad news is what happens after your mid-50's. »more»
Submitted by Greg on March 20, 2007 - 8:58am.
Research into brain aging is remarkable: we know so much, yet basic questions remain unanswered. In this overview, we'll look at what we understand about the brain's aging process, and how it can go awry and result in dementias like Alzheimer's disease. »more»
Submitted by Greg on May 29, 2007 - 10:39am.
Can't remember where you put the keys ... or the car? Finding yourself standing at your dresser, blanking on what it was you came to look for? Forgetting names you just shouldn't forget?
What is going on with your once-reliable brain? »more»
Submitted by Greg on July 11, 2007 - 1:03pm.
Do you have too many of those "now what was I doing?" moments? Can't remember that great idea you had just a moment ago?
On a recent MacBreak Weekly podcast, veteran radio / tv / tech guy Leo Laporte remarked:
"You know, it's actually encouraging for those of us, as we get older, because now ... technology is designed to take over where our brains leave off. I use 'Google-assisted memory' all the time. I don't remember anything, but I can find it fast."
When I heard that, I thought "there's a LifeTwo story in there -- covering the ways technology can aid less reliable middle-aged brains." Unfortunately, I then forgot about the idea for a few days ... proving the need for this article.* »more»
Submitted by Greg on October 9, 2006 - 11:33pm.
New research links being overweight with substandard performance on tests of mental ability such as memory, learning, and attention, and with faster mental decline over time. »more»
Submitted by Greg on April 17, 2007 - 11:55am.
Want to keep your brain healthy? Some key scientific studies give ideas about what you should be doing. »more»
Submitted by Wesley on January 7, 2007 - 9:11pm.
It is only fitting that an article on longevity would be too lengthy for a single post. This is Part I. Part II will be published January 15th.
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Submitted by Greg on February 21, 2007 - 7:27pm.
Submitted by Wesley on January 6, 2008 - 10:10am.
In a lengthy and detailed article, the Los Angeles Times has summarized the state of the war on Alzheimer's disease. It's not pretty and can be summed up in one sentence, "Scientists still aren't sure what causes the disease or how to cure it." »more»
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Submitted by Fabulously40 on August 5, 2008 - 5:47pm.
Forty is fabulous! After years of putting others first, I have finally grasped the concept that my life belongs to me. »more»
Submitted by shepherdess on July 31, 2008 - 9:44am.
What the heck is the Dorothy Syndrome and what does it have to do with mid-life crisis? Well, it has everything to do with MLC! The Dorothy Syndrome is a phrase that I coined and is the premise for my upcoming book titled "The Dorothy Syndrome: Mid-life on the Yellow Brick Road". While coaching at another web site forum, I started using the metaphors used in one of my favorite stories and movies..."The Wizard of OZ". I was astonished at how easily I could use the dialog from the movie or premise of the story to describe the transitions, emotions, the typical experiences that occur during an MLC, whether it be for the woman or the man. »more»
Submitted by Greg on July 29, 2008 - 3:18pm.
Submitted by Wesley on July 5, 2008 - 9:00pm.
Evidence of lifestyle choices to the risks of developing dementia keeps mounting. »more»
Submitted by Wesley on June 14, 2008 - 7:48pm.
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Submitted by Wesley on May 18, 2008 - 8:58am.
A new study funded by the National Institute of Aging had results that are consistent with the theory that those individuals with more education process tasks more efficiently and/or use other compensatory mechanisms that delay the onset of cognitive impairment. »more»
Submitted by Wesley on May 6, 2008 - 7:07pm.
According to a report just released by the Alzheimer's Association:
• As many as 5.2 million people in the United States are living with Alzheimer’s.
• 10 million baby boomers will develop Alzheimer's in their lifetime.
• Every 71 seconds, someone develops Alzheimer’s.
• Alzheimer's is the seventh-leading cause of death. »more»
Submitted by Wesley on April 22, 2008 - 8:12pm.
UCLA researchers using brain imaging techniques have found that the parts of the brain associated with happiness are the same ones that get stimulated when subjects feel that they are being treated in a fair manner. In other words, we are hard-wired to feel happy when we perceive that we are being treated equitably. »more»
Submitted by Wesley on April 13, 2008 - 8:15pm.
According to a study soon to be published in the science journal Free Radical Biology and Medicine, a research team from the University of Reading has found that blueberries and other phytochemical-rich foods are effective at reversing age-related deficits in memory."The research team was able to show that the ability of flavonoids to induce memory improvements are mediated by the »more»
Submitted by Wesley on April 10, 2008 - 8:12pm.
New research from Washington University in St. Louis indicates knowing the truth about having dementia as soon as possible improves the emotional well-being of both patients and their caregivers. The study is published in the current Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. »more»
Submitted by Wesley on March 31, 2008 - 9:45pm.
In his new book "Spark," author John J. Ratey, M.D., explains emerging research indicating the positive effect that exercise has on brain health from depression to ADD to addiction to aggression to menopause to Alzheimer's. »more»
Submitted by Wesley on March 24, 2008 - 11:00am.
Chronic sleep deprivation is increasingly being implicated in mental and cognitive problems. According to a recent article in Los Angeles Times, lack of sleep can lead to increased risk of Alzheimer's disease, impaired learning, mood disorders, and even bipoloar disorder. Excerpts: »more»
Submitted by Wesley on February 29, 2008 - 6:10pm.
According to a new study being published in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia, older Americans are having less trouble with memories. Ken Langa of the University of Michigan, who conducted the study, believes the reason might be because today's seniors spent more time in school than previous generations. »more»
Submitted by Wesley on February 4, 2008 - 1:57pm.
Use of over-the-counter vitamin E or C supplements does not reduce the risk of developing dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. This is according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. »more»
Submitted by Wesley on January 27, 2008 - 11:23am.
BloggingBoomers #54 is up at Fabulous After 40. Check it out to find links to a variety of posts relating to midlife issues and discover new blogs focusing on such.
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