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Sleep: Does it Change with Age?

Julie Entwistle — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 11:30:00 +0000

Sleep is one of the most important determinants of health. Proper sleep helps to restore our minds and bodies so that we are able to effectively tackle another day. Sleep supports growth and development, and helps with the body’s healing process. However, knowing how many hours a person actually needs each night is difficult as […]

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Reducing Cognitive Decline

Julie Entwistle — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 15:30:47 +0000

The following interview with Dr. Heather Snyder, Director of Medical and Scientific Operations at the Alzheimer’s Association, discusses some of the things to focus on for brain health, improving memory, and reducing cognitive decline as you age. News Medical: Brain health: how can you reduce cognitive decline? An interview with Heather Snyder, Ph.D.

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Say “Bonjour” to a Healthier Mind

Julie Entwistle — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 11:00:39 +0000

Bonjour… Hola…Konnichiwa…Say hello to a great way to boost brain power and help slow the process of aging for your brain. The following from New Scientist discusses recent findings which show that learning a second language may be one of the best ways to help keep your brain fit and strong, and bid adieu to […]

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Give Your Mind a Check Up

Julie Entwistle — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 11:00:20 +0000

Whether you think your memory is failing you, or other people are telling you so, or you just like brain games, the following “test” created by Baycrest Health Sciences provides an easy way for a quick “check up” on your memory functions. Of course, the results are not a medical diagnosis, but see how you […]

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