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How Playing an Instrument Preserves the Mind

How Playing an Instrument Preserves the Mind

For millions of Americans, there is nothing more enjoyable than spending hours shredding on guitar, slapping bass guitar strings or wailing away on a drum kit. Furthermore, many more would pick up an instrument if only they had the patience, ...

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Can “Brain Training” Sharpen Your Mind?

Can “Brain Training” Sharpen Your Mind?

One of the most frustrating aspects of the aging process is its impact on our cognitive abilities. No matter how healthy your personal lifestyle might be, it is a virtual certainty that your capacity to recall information, speak skillfully and ...

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Want to Help Your Brain? Try Reading a Book

Want to Help Your Brain? Try Reading a Book

Parents and educators alike have long tried to get children to spend more time reading. So far, their efforts have do not seem to have been particularly effective; a 2007 report by the National Endowment of the Arts (NEA) found ...

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Glued to the Couch? Some Reasons to Get Outside

Glued to the Couch? Some Reasons to Get Outside

Be honest – you probably don’t spend all that much time outside, right? Well, you’re not alone; a 2008 study by found that Americans were spending much less time enjoying nature than in previous decades. Published in the journal Proceedings ...

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Gardening With Arthritis: Ways to Keep Pain at Bay

Gardening With Arthritis: Ways to Keep Pain at Bay

Arthritis is a painful disease that 50 million Americans suffer with every year. Despite its severity, it’s still possible for those with arthritis to enjoy regular physical activity. Arthritis sufferers who like to garden, for instance, don’t necessarily have to ...

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Testosterone, Prostate Health and Men: Some Key Facts

Testosterone, Prostate Health and Men: Some Key Facts

When reading an article discussing health challenges facing men, there’s a good chance you’ll come across sections devoted to prostate health and testosterone. There are plenty of reasons as to why these issues garner so much attention; testosterone influences both ...

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6 Ways to Naturally Release Endorphins

6 Ways to Naturally Release Endorphins

You may have heard the word “endorphins” mentioned before, usually in reference to positive mood swings. Endorphins can be simply described as hormones produced by the brain that bring about feelings of joy and pleasure. They can also reduce pain ...

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What is Your Child’s “Screen Time”?

What is Your Child’s “Screen Time”?

Many parents would agree with the notion that children are spending more time than ever on electronic devices. Over the last decade or so, smart phones, laptops and tablets have become highly valued items among adolescents, and are now becoming ...

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