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To: Stoat

I disagree on the brain age game - studies have shown that dementia is less likely in people who maintain an active mental life - I’ve used the program and found it quite stimulating.

Now if she makes any medical claims that could be a problem - they would need to be documented but all I’ve heard her say was it makes her feel alert and like her mind is younger.


11 posted on 01/02/2008 11:43:24 PM PST by gondramB (Preach the Gospel at all times, and when necessary, use words.)
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To: gondramB
studies have shown that dementia is less likely in people who maintain an active mental life

Agreed...I've read this in medical publications.  Even something like doing crossword puzzles regularly can have a positive effect, apparently.

I think that she is being criticized for promoting this specific product as having a measurable effect when no data exists.

12 posted on 01/02/2008 11:49:45 PM PST by Stoat (Rice / Coulter 2012: Smart Ladies for a Strong America)
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Surgeons With Video Game Skill Appear To Perform Better In Simulated Surgery Skills Course

Action Video Games Sharpen Vision 20 Percent

Both of these stories are in Science Daily, a respectable site (except on the subject of GW; only pro-GW evidence is presented).

32 posted on 01/03/2008 1:34:39 AM PST by samtheman (Fred Thompson '08)
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To: gondramB

“...studies have shown that dementia is less likely in people who maintain an active mental life...”

It’s called reading and engaging in meaningful conversation. Few people know how to do that anymore, it appears.


37 posted on 01/03/2008 4:45:17 AM PST by txzman (Jer 23:29)
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To: gondramB

The program is very new.

There wouldn’t be much out there to go on about how “good” it is.

As another poster impled, it’s not as if it’s better at keeping your mind active than any other old-fashioned activity.


47 posted on 01/03/2008 8:34:28 AM PST by the OlLine Rebel (Common sense is an uncommon virtue.)
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