Play those mind games WORKING THE BRAIN MAY KEEP IT FIT AND NIMBLE

From: Albuquerque Journal | Date: June 18, 2006| Author: | Copyright information

Brains are the new biceps. By giving your prefrontal cortex a daily, 30-minute workout, some scientists believe, you'll live to see -- and to keep score at -- a World Series with the Chicago Cubs.

OK, maybe not that long. But at least for a good while.

Whoa, say other researchers. Puzzles and mind games are fine as a between-the-ears fillip, but where's the proof that they build enough mental sinew to keep Dr. Alzheimer at bay?

Americans have a right to flex their pecs. After all, we started the physical fitness craze. But it's the Japanese who are credited with leading us toward the recent ...

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