Here are a few stories that look interesting: Larger head size may protect from alzheimers “New research shows that people with Alzheimer’s disease who have large heads have better memory and thinking skills than those with the disease who have smaller heads, even when they have the same amount of Read more…
Here are my readings for today: memory links to forty winks! “People who sleep after processing and storing a memory carry out their intentions much better than people who try to execute their plan before getting to sleep.” it’s good to have friends, even for female baboons! “”Our results suggest Read more…
Here are some of the things that I found interesting: teen exercise and dementia ‘Physical activity can be fun and engaging, and we have to convince people of that in order to prevent some of these diseases of old age.’— Researcher Laura Middleton link between IQ and infectious disease “INFECTIOUS Read more…
Here are a few of my favorite readings for today: age doesn’t necessarily affect decision making “But a new study from North Carolina State University shows that when it comes to making intuitive decisions — using your “gut instincts” — older adults fare as well as their juniors.” why couples Read more…
Here in California, we just finished another primary election, and I find it personally refreshing to get a short break from the phone calls and mailers, at least until November rolls around. As I watch little if any network television (with the notable exception of college football), I am at Read more…