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Five Ways to Keep Alzheimer's Away


Health & Wellness  (tags: Ginkgo biloba, preventing dementia, preventing Alzheimer's, antioxidants, fish oil, curry, brain exercises, body exercises, healthy living )

Kristmas
- 395 days ago - cnn.com
New study found ginkgo biloba may not help prevent dementia, Alzheimer's; people can take steps to keep their memory sharp; Antioxidants, fish oil, curry, brain and body exercises appear to help; let's keep our brains healthy, too.
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Kristmas Kat Purrr-fect Holidaze (338)
Thursday November 20, 2008, 4:00 pm
A new Univ. of Pittsburgh study found GINKO BILOBA didn't help prevent Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia in more than 3,000 elderly study subjects. Studies have shown that physical exercise, the kind that keeps the heart healthy, also keeps the brain healthy, according to the National Institutes of Health's Cognitive and Emotional Health Project.

This article give five tips for keeping your memory sharp. They help work on memory centers of the brain, including the cerebral cortex and the hippocampus.

Professor London says, "I'm going to keep working on my research, and surround myself with young people, and do a lot of exercise," she says. "I'm going to be a happy old lady. That in and of itself is going to do a lot of good for my brain!"

 

Esther S. (32)
Friday November 21, 2008, 2:52 pm
I want to point out that even though I noted this story, the number of notes did not go up. In addition it still states note it instead of noted. This has happened with other stories that I noted as well. ?????????
 

Esther S. (32)
Friday November 21, 2008, 2:53 pm
Since I posted my comment, it now shows noted! Before I waited quite a while and it didn't. ????
 

Amy S. (71)
Saturday November 22, 2008, 2:59 pm
This is an important topic, thanks for the information!
 
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