For a Sharp Brain, Stimulation


	For a Sharp Brain, Stimulation

Silkweaver

5-16-2008 5:21 AM

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brain science, aging, neurogenesis

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I think Clipmarks helps....

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5-17-2008 11:59 PM

Rustee

Silkweaver said:

I think Clipmarks helps....

Seriously, I agree.
Additionally, when I started playing chess pretty regularly years back, I could tell a difference not only in the development of analytical ability as applied to the game itself, but applied to other aspects of life as well.

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