Definitve Reason to rush out and Learn Spanish

"Speaking a second language delays dementias, even in the illiterate, study finds":

"There’s more evidence that speaking a second language can delay the onset of dementia later in life — this time in a population where even illiterate people reaped the benefits of being bilingual.............

http://www.nbcnews.com/health/speaking-second-language-delays-dementias-even-illiterate-study-finds-8C11544770

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The Secret of Ping-Pong

Dr. Oz reveals the secret behind ping-pong: it can actually help prevent Alzheimer’s disease. The game requires hand-eye coordination, quick decision-making and the rapid eye movement of the game requires the brain to do intensely fast analysis. Predicting where the ball will fall demands mental power and constant recalculation.

The Olympics for the Rest of Us: How Ping-Pong Can Help Your Brain

Tuesday, July 31, 2012
ROCHESTER, Minn. — The physical benefits of the Olympic sports are pretty obvious: strength, endurance and agility, to name a few. But did you know they also can help the brain? Mayo Clinic research shows that any exercise that gets the heart pumping may reduce the risk of dementia and mild cognitive impairment — and slow those conditions if they start. Aerobic exercise also can boost your mood.



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