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Simon Evans - ArticlesTwo Support Systems That Keep Your Brain FitYour personality traits may be contributing to your level of risk for developing cognitive dementia. How well you handle stress and how frequently you interact with circles of friends may be clues to your future, new research tells why. Brainfit or BustPhysical exercise is good for your body, but it's also good for your brain. New studies show how a group of fit older
women have better blood flow to the brain and perform better on all kinds of cognitive tests, including memory,
processing speed and verbal abilities. Can Tetris Prevent Post-traumatic Stress Disorder?Traumatic experiences can lead to intrusive memories that haunt you for a long time. Researchers have found one approach
to disrupt those memories from solidifying in your mind and make it less likely to suffer the 'flashbacks' of the
horrible event. Make Love, not StressHappy couples live longer and healthier lives. New research shows that they also have lower stress hormones floating around in their blood all day, which lets them handle more challenges at the office. Brainfit for Life: a User's Guide to Life-long Brain Health and FitnessBrain Fitness is quickly gaining momentum in the media and business worlds. Most of the current focus is on 'brain-training' programs to boost cognitive function. While this is a positive movement, we must not lose focus that the physical health of the brain is required for cognitive health. We must not ignore all the data regarding the cognitive benefits of a health diet, physical exercise and optimal sleep. Tai Chi for Your Head and Your HeartMany people practice Tai Chi for health benefits. Now a new study supports those efforts showing that Tai Chi reduces cholesterol, improves blood pressure and reduces risk of heart disease. What's good for the heart is good for the brain as well. Is Fish Oil a Quick Fix for Your Memory?Fish has been touted as brain food for a long time. New research shows that people with high levels of omega-3s in their blood are have greater brain health in old age. However, there's no quick fix. Is Kevin Bacon Controlling Your Health?How much are your friends and relatives controlling your health? New studies suggest it may be more than you think. Are Kid's Growing Bellies Increasing Their Odds of Alzheimer's?Belly fat and brain fitness are related. Adult obesity increase odds for late-life dementia and Alzheimer's. Childhood obesity sets kids up for a life-long battle with a weight problem. It's not much of a stretch to say that weight problems in adolescence set kids up for increased odds of Alzheimer's disease down the road. Climbing the Corporate Ladder of Brain FitnessHigher levels of education and more intellectually challenging careers associate with lower rates of Alzheimer's disease. However, this doesn't mean you need a PhD to stave off cognitive decline. Commitment to life-long learning can be done without formal education and boost your brain fitness as well.
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