_ Is It Just Forgetfulness? By Jane Farrell articleMany people become worried about forgetfulness as they age. Mild forgetfulness, such as losing things from time to time, can … Read More→
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_ Sleep Sleep HealthSleep and Memory: How They Work Together By Sondra Forsyth article“Sleep on it.” We’ve long known that a good night’s sleep confers important benefits on mood, alertness, concentration, and judgment. … Read More→
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_ Healthy Diet & NutritionCurcumin Improves Memory and Mood By Sondra Forsyth articleTurmeric contains curcumin, which has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Lovers of Indian food, give yourselves a … Read More→
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"Super Ager" Brains Maintain High Volume in The Cortex By Jane Farrell articleSo-called normal agers lost volume in their cortex twice as fast as SuperAgers, a rare group of people aged 80 … Read More→
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