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An Online Game Could Cut Your Dementia Risk by 25%

A 20-year federally funded study of 2,802 adults found that one specific type of online brain game reduces dementia risk by 25%. It’s not crosswords, Sudoku or memory puzzles Most brain games are a waste of time if your goal is to prevent dementia. Crossword apps, word searches, memory matching games might keep you entertained,… Read More »An Online Game Could Cut Your Dementia Risk by 25%

The Health and Brain Benefits of Sauna

In the summer of 1995, Dr. Jari Laukkanen began what would become one of the most surprising longevity studies in medical history. He gathered 2,315 middle-aged Finnish men from the town of Kuopio for what seemed like a straightforward health survey. The men filled out questionnaires about their lifestyle habits, underwent medical exams, and provided… Read More »The Health and Brain Benefits of Sauna