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Reduce Risk of Dementia, Alzheimer’s with Healthy Eyesight

by Max Baumgarten February 20, 2010

It’s all crystal clear: a new study from the University of Michigan suggests that good vision can help prevent the risk of dementia, Alzheimer’s.

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Exercise, Exercise, Good for the (Aging) Brain

by Max Baumgarten January 22, 2010

Exercise is good for the brain. Studies show that both brain games and appropriate physical exercise are important. Read the full article to learn more.

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The Launch of Healthful Apps for the iPhone

by Max Baumgarten January 4, 2010

The release date for Healthful Apps, a series of iPhone applications intended to improve the status of your health and your quality of life, is right around the corner (January 5th); we could not be anymore excited. This is not the first time that we have showed our admiration for Healthful Apps, as we [...]

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Brain Games Can Help You Physically As Well As Mentally

by Nellie Day December 4, 2009
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If you’ve read our previous posts about brain games you’ve likely come to the conclusion that brain games not only have many benefits, but also utilize more than just one part of our brains. Did you realize, however, that brain games also utilize numerous parts of the body?

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What to Look for in Brain Games that Promise Results

by Nellie Day November 6, 2009
Mind On / Off

The scientific community is torn when it comes to the topic of brain games. That’s because this term is still relatively new and ambiguous. In some circles it encompasses any game, with the argument being that if you’re playing the game then you’re using your brain.

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The Top 10 Things Brain Games Can Do for You

by Nellie Day October 28, 2009
Brain Fitness

ElderGadget is no stranger to brain games, and you shouldn’t be either. That’s because these games are more than just distractions. They can actually improve some of the mental, physical and psychological abilities that tend to decrease as we age.

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Nintendo’s Newest DSi Designed with the Elderly in Mind

by Nellie Day October 27, 2009

Who says seniors are an overlooked market segment when it comes to designing electronics? Apparently Nintendo didn’t get the memo because the gaming giant announced yesterday that it will release a larger version of its handheld gaming console, the Nintendo DS.

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Games to Keep the Brain Fit, Part I

by Max Baumgarten June 27, 2009

When it comes to the brain, if you don’t use it, you can lose it. Challenging the brain can provide protection from cognitive decline, which is associated with diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia.

As ElderGadget mentioned last week, a new study shows that computer games can help older adults hone their memory and attention. This study just [...]

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Gadgets for Sharp Elderly Minds, Part 2: Elderly Education

by James Alexander June 16, 2009

Part 2: Elderly Education

As we explained in the first segment of a four part series, keeping our brains sharp well into our senior years is an age-old concern and there are a host of factors that may contribute to a sharper mind late in life. Today’s post is going to focus on education; that [...]

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Gadgets For Sharp Elderly Minds; Part 1: Exercise Gadgets

by James Alexander June 15, 2009

Keeping our brains sharp well into our senior years is an age-old concern. Research shows that a host of factors that may contribute to a sharper mind late in life, including exercise, education, quitting smoking and social activity. Other studies also show that genetics play a role in who develops dementia. The study tested the cognitive abilities [...]

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