Mental "exercise" linked to faster dementia progression
AsiaOne Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:41 PM PDT
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - While staying mentally active in old age has been linked to a delayed onset of dementia, seniors who engage in such brain "exercise" may actually have a faster rate of decline once Alzheimer's is diagnosed, researchers reported Wednesday. |
Drug users damaging their brains
BigPond News Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:40 PM PDT
A West Australian study of ecstasy ice and speed users has uncovered signs of brain damage. |
Ready, set, go!
Woodstock Sentinel-Review Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:32 PM PDT
A proper breakfast gets an A+. "It's a super way to stay energized all day. Breakfast refuels your body, revs up the metabolism, kick-starts the brain for better grades, pumps up the muscles and improves mood," says dietitian and nutrition consultant Natalie Brown.[...] |
'The Pain Chronicles' explores the world of chronic pain
Seattle Times Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:12 PM PDT
A review of "The Pain Chronicles: Cures, Myths, Mysteries, Prayers, Diaries, Brain Scans, Healing and the Science of Suffering," by Melanie Thernstrom, which presents a clear, useful analysis along with a bit too much interdisciplinary traveling through the history of human suffering. The book is strongest when it considers the science and present-day medical challenges of pain management. |
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