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Keep up with brain science & brain health information!

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Joined September 2012
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The USDA introduced this food guide in 1943 to help maintain nutrition standards amid wartime food shortages.Thx NPR
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Test your mental vitality & flexibility. Quick say aloud what color you see, NOT the word you read. Ready.Set.Go!
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A NEW GeneMatch program is part of the #Alzheimer's Prevention Registry; now enrolling in locations across the U.S. endalznow.org/GeneMatch
We hope you are enjoying this Thanksgiving Day with family and friends!
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Women are disproportionately affected by Alzheimer's disease! Almost 2/3 of older adults with Alzheimer's are women.
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EXCITE your brain! Online games challenging REASONING & MEMORY SKILLS showed benefits in day-to-day tasks. alzheimers.org.uk/site/scrip…
"This date should be commemorated with thanksgiving and prayer and exercises designed to perpetuate peace". #VeteransDay
The degree to which our sleep deteriorates or improves over time tends to mirror our overall health.
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A + difference in brain volume when following a Mediterranean diet equal to the effect of FIVE YEARS OF AGING! newsweek.com/study-mediterra…

Study: The Mediterranean Diet May Help Preserve a More Youthful Brain

Previous research has connected a Mediterranean diet to a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

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It is easier to adapt by changing 1 habit at a time! Think of 1 health related habit you want to change today.
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Time to start collecting resources for this year's Medicare Open Enrollment. This is a good one to start with! ncoa.org/wp-content/uploads/…
A majority of voters, 64%, are more likely to vote for a candidate who has pledged to support Alzheimer's research!
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Think of your brain as a series of gears you have to "maintain to retain"!
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New study correlates higher BMI at age 50 to earlier onset of dementia. Calculate your BMI. cdc.gov/healthyweight/assess…
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Hear ye! 2014-15 #flu season had highest hospitalization rates of adults 65+ in recent history! Help protect seniors thndr.it/1KvRNxF
Vitamin D-important for overall health-making sure your muscles, heart, lungs & brain work well!
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Chronic stress triggers changes in brain structure and function. Exercise and social engagement will help you cope!
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MUSIC helps us exercise! Listening to music can drown out the brain’s cries of fatigue so you workout longer.
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Stress is the body's way of responding to a threat or demand. Try not to let stress overwhelm you! Deep breaths help
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Keep your mind functioning at its highest level. Play games that require concentration! Here's a good one! brightfocus.org/alzheimers/m…
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