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Surfing the web is good for aging brains

Thu, 10/22/2009 - 20:28 - Laurie Orlov

Google and other search tools keep your brain sharp.

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Surfing the web may be good for aging brains

10/22/2009

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Scientists: Video Games may be good for the brain

Mon, 10/12/2009 - 07:38 - Laurie Orlov

Obvious question if this is proven, shouldn't cognitive fitness software act more like video games?

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Video games may be good for the brain

10/12/2009

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Canadian driving study of seniors tracks driving behaviors

Tue, 08/04/2009 - 10:21 - Laurie Orlov

By measuring patterns, Canadians hope to design a written test and screening tool.

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Driving study of seniors aims to dispel myths

08/03/2009

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Seniors tap video games to reverse brain's aging

Mon, 07/27/2009 - 16:07 - Laurie Orlov

Cal State Northridge studies impact of Nintendo's Brain Age.

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Seniors tap video games to reverse brain's aging

07/23/2009

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AAA FOUNDATION, POSIT SCIENCE JOIN TOGETHER TO MAKE DRIVERS SAFER

Sun, 07/26/2009 - 19:15 - Laurie Orlov

07/13/2009

AAA Foundation Recommends Brain Fitness Software to Cut Auto Crash Risk, Improve Driving

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Helping the Elderly Keep Their Driving Skills

Wed, 07/22/2009 - 09:10 - Laurie Orlov

AAA and Posit Science launch brain training tool to improve driving skills of older drivers.

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Helping the Elderly Keep Their Driving Skills Sharp

07/17/2009

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Creative ways to keep the aging brain sharp

Sun, 07/19/2009 - 21:47 - Laurie Orlov

It's use it or lose it. Learn a language. Pick up knitting, cross stitch or quilting...

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Creative ways to keep the aging brain sharp

07/18/2009

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Study: Can video games boost thinking skills in elderly?

Thu, 07/09/2009 - 14:10 - Laurie Orlov

Study: Funded by federal stimulus package.

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Can Video Games Boost Thinking Skills in Elderly?

07/01/2009

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American seniors outdo Brits on memory tests

Sat, 06/27/2009 - 20:25 - Laurie Orlov

Who would have thought? So to speak.

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Americans outdo Brits on memory tests

06/26/2009

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Whew, so many dementia-avoiding activities, such uncertain result

Mon, 06/15/2009 - 11:57 - Laurie Orlov

I am exhausted thinking about my later years. So many studies -- it makes you breathless -- show a correlation between reduced incidence of dementia and certain behaviors. Do people who remain sharp choose these activities? Or do these activities help people remain sharp? Oops, sorry. Nobody really knows.

But as we anticipate the future, and newspapers capitalize on their and our impossible-to-calm fear of dementia, prepare to hustle.

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