Brain exercise “wards off Alzheimer’s”
A US scientist says mental activity can help to stave off Alzheimer’s
disease. Neuroscientist Dr Gary Small of the University of California says
adopting a healthy lifestyle is an important way of minimizing the risk of
developing neurodegenerative diseases. This includes keeping physically
active, eating a low fat diet with plenty of antioxidant foods such as fruit
and vegetables and avoiding long-term chronic stress. He also advocates
exercising the brain by practicing what he terms “mental aerobics”, which
can include doing crosswords or learning a new language.
(BBC News Online 07/08/02)
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