[Paleopsych] The Franklin Institute on Neurobics (brain exercises)

[Steve Hovland]

And many men die a relatively short time after
they retire, which points out the need for
challenge and meaningful activity.

Steve Hovland
www.stevehovland.net


-----Original Message-----
From:	Lynn D. Johnson, Ph.D. [SMTP:ljohnson at solution-consulting.com]
Sent:	Wednesday, February 16, 2005 9:15 PM
To:	The new improved paleopsych list
Subject:	Re: [Paleopsych] The Franklin Institute on Neurobics (brain exercises)

Old folks who take up aerobics do increase brain size and intelligence 
measures.  We deteriorate, but physical exercise does protect us against 
brain atrophy.
:Lynn

G. Reinhart-Waller wrote:

>>> Severe mental decline is usually caused by
>>
> disease, whereas most age-related losses in memory or motor skills simply
> result from inactivity and a lack of mental exercise and stimulation. In
> other words, use it or lose it.>>
>
> Depends.  No matter how often one engages in physical exercise, his 
> body will show signs of aging.  The same is true for mental exercise.  
> Use it or lose it is only true up to a certain age.  All skin 
> wrinkles....
>
> Gerry
>
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