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February 25, 2006
Green Tea for the Aging Brain
People who regularly drink green tea may have a lesser risk of mental decline as they grow older, researchers have found.
Their study, of more than 1,000 Japanese adults in their 70s and beyond, found that the more green tea men and women drank, the lower their odds of having cognitive impairment. (MSNBC)
Posted by news editor at 11:16 AM
February 22, 2006
Physical and Mental Exercise Protect Aging Brain
If it seems you're forgetting more as you grow older, you are. Like most other organs in the body, the brain gets smaller as we age, leading to a decline in memory, decision-making ability and verbal skills. That doesn't necessarily mean that you're on a steep downhill slide toward certain dementia, say experts. Growing evidence suggests there are steps you can take to better the odds of preserving your brainpower and protecting it against disease. (Washington Post)
Posted by news editor at 03:26 PM