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  Study Shows Fructose Might Make You Dumber | Care2 Causes

  For the first time, researchers have shown a link between high consumption of fructose and brain impairment and memory loss.

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  What Doesn’t Kill You, Makes You Stronger

  That quote is attributed to the German philosopher, Freidrich Neitze.  Actually, he said it more eloquently: “That which does not kill us, makes us stronger.”  It turns out that he was right! Studies have shown that some trauma survivors report

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  Grey Matters | Battleland | TIME.com

  Two separate events Wednesday put into sharp focus what is happening to the young Americans the nation has been sending off to war for more than a decade: -- At 2 p.m.

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    Debbie Hampton- Moderator I am saddened that this is happening, but glad they are uncovering what is going on in the brains.

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  Why omega-3 oils help at the cellular level

  For the first time, researchers have peered inside a living mouse cell and mapped the processes that power the celebrated health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids. More profoundly, they say their findings suggest it may be possible to manipulate these proce

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  Study Links Degenerative Brain Disease in Athletes to Veterans - WSJ.com

  A small study raises concern about brain injuries suffered by thousands of soldiers—suggesting they may be at risk of developing the same degenerative brain disease as some retired football players.

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  Protect Your Asset by Being Your Own Brain Fitness Coach | SharpBrains

  Last week I had the good fortune of spending four days in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico, with over 300 amazing individuals from 40+ countries who had been named Young

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  Ric - Moderator Please can you vote for me in the Suncorp Bank's 5 Grand Helping Hand. Can you also encourage your friends to help out by sharing this link :)

  

  The Brain Food Factory | Suncorp Bank Helping Hand

  The Brain Food Factory | Suncorp Bank Helping Hand

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  Walk in the Park Can Benefit Those with Depression | Psych Central News

  A walk in the park may have psychological benefits for people suffering from depression, according to researchers in Canada and the U.S. Our study showed

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  Brain Uses Different Frequencies to Avoid Mental Traffic Jams | LiveScience

  Brain networks communicate at different frequencies to avoid traffic jams at busy intersections, a new study suggests.

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  kindredspirit Happy Mother's Day to all of you wonderful mothers in the community!

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  Coffee shown to prevent brain damage in diabetics, protect against memory loss - NY Daily News

  Badly managed type 2 diabetes -- which accounts for 90 percent of all diabetic cases in the world -- affects the brain, causing memory loss and learning problems.

  • May 13

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  Catherine Boyer Experience the effects of music on the brain.

  

  New York Neurofeedback Blog: 10,000 Sing Beethoven's Ode to Joy

  New York Neurofeedback Blog: 10,000 Sing Beethoven's Ode to Joy

  • May 12
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  Device might spark memories in some with Alzheimer's | Reuters

  NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A small safety trial suggests a pacemaker-like device implanted into the brains of Alzheimer's patients may stimulate beneficial brain activity in some.The results do not signal

  • May 8

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  Can a Brain Scan Tell You What Drugs to Take and Choices to Make? | Pharmaceuticals | DISCOVER Magazine

  The hunt for personality genes could lead to a screening test that reveals what treatments will work best for each individual's psychological makeup. Visit Discover Magazine to read this article and other exclusive science and technology news stories.

  • May 7

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  Brain Scans Give Glimpse of How Your Dog Thinks | Wired Science | Wired.com

  Brain scans of dogs could give researchers a new tool for studying what happens in the mind of man's best friend.

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    Debbie Hampton- Moderator Will be interesting to see what they find out!

    • May 6
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  Daniel G. Amen, MD Responds to Junior Seau - MarketWatch

  Daniel G. Amen, MD Responds to Junior Seau - MarketWatch

  • May 4

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    Debbie Hampton- Moderator They do need to understand that this is in their brains and can be improved before more kill themselves!

    • May 6
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  Study: Computer Use and Exercise Decrease Cognitive Decline | Healthland | TIME.com

  Sitting in front of a computer screen may seem like inactivity, but it could be giving your brain a workout. It may even help protect your brain from cognitive decline, Mayo Clinic researchers say.

  • May 2
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  Ric - Moderator I have just purchased this book and have started reading. If you are interested in the brain and what people do to improve theirs, I encourage you to buy this

  

  The Woman Who Changed Her Brain: And Other Inspiring Stories of: Pioneering Brain Transformation by Barbara Arrowsmith-Young

  The Woman Who Changed Her Brain: And Other Inspiring Stories of: Pioneering Brain Transformation, by Barbara Arrowsmith-Young, a Trade paperback from HarperCollins, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers

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    Debbie Hampton- Moderator Everywhere I look, it is not even on sale until May 5th. How did you get it. Must be available earlier where you are.

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    Ric - Moderator I bought the digital version online through Google books. I think you can get it through iTunes there

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    Debbie Hampton- Moderator Thanks. I don't like digital. I want to hold a book in my hand still.

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  Ric - Moderator Physical exercise is great for the brain. Time to get up and moving!!!

  

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    Debbie Hampton- Moderator Something is sure better than nothing!

    • May 1
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  Ric - Moderator The Brain Food Factory Vol 5 Issue 9 is now available. To get your free monthly brain exercise e-magazine sign up here www.brainfoodfactory.com . Do your brain a favour.

  

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  The Brain Food Factory

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