A mental workoutcan keep the brain sharp into old age

From: The Scotsman | Date: September 8, 2005| Author: | Copyright information

OLDER people who forget names or lose their car keys can easily become sharper and better organised just by doing a few simple mental exercises, researchers have discovered.

Scientists have known for years that as we get older, the brain tends to function less efficiently and electrical currents connecting different areas of the brain get weaker. Now studies have shown that this gradual deterioration can be reversed.

"Our bodies are getting healthier and we're living much longer and the biggest threat now to being able to function well and productively when we're older is in the functioning ...

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