Category Archives: Lifelong learning

You are only as old as you think you are

January 31, 2007 – 3:48 pm

We found this post that mentions Dr. Paul Nussbaum’s approach to brain health. Dr. Nussbaum does a great job of communicating the importance of a fit brain to the public
Dr. Nussbaum says that a healthy lifestyle characterized by socialization, physical activity, mental activity, spirituality, and nutrition leads to improved brain health. Individuals should reduce their caloric [...]

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Learning Slows Physical Progression Of Alzheimer’s Disease

January 25, 2007 – 12:17 pm

Another study showing the impact of learning on our brains.
“These remarkable findings suggest stimulating the mind with activities such as reading books or completing crossword puzzles may help delay and/or prevent Alzheimer’s disease in senior citizens.”
The full piece can be read here

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Bilingualism delays onset of dementia: study

January 22, 2007 – 12:12 pm

Here is another study on the benefits of studying another language.
“If you have two languages in your brain, you need a way to keep them straight, otherwise you might say the wrong thing,” she said. It’s one of the things that often goes wrong with people suffering from dementia. They can no longer control their [...]

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Alzheimer’s now claiming younger individuals

December 19, 2006 – 2:44 pm

A good article over at US News and World Report on how cognitive decline is impacting people under 65.
“Several hundred thousand people–perhaps as many as 640,000–under the age of 65 who have dementia, the vicious thief of minds that steals memories, personality, relationships, language, and ultimately the ability to function as a human being”.
You can read [...]

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Rote Learning Improves Memory In Seniors

November 30, 2006 – 1:08 pm

Science Daily reports on a new study:
“The brain is like a muscle that should be exercised through the retirement years as a defense against dementia, cognitive lapses and memory failure.”
Read more here

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Novelty Boosts Learning

November 28, 2006 – 11:56 am

A very interesting post from the Eide Neurolearning blog.
“This study shows that revising is more effective if you mix new facts in with the old. You actually learn better, even though your brain is also tied up with new information.”
Read in full here

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AARP receives another grant for brain health

November 20, 2006 – 9:32 pm

Here is a recent press release on AARP’s website.
The AARP Foundation, has received a $200,000 grant from the MetLife Foundation to expand the Staying Sharp initiative. The Staying Sharp series is for Brain Initiatives that promotes cognitive fitness (“brain health”) as people enter their later years. This new grant provides funding for Staying Sharp forums [...]

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