Value of Brain Exercises Questioned (LiveScience.com via Yahoo! News)
February 19th, 2009
Crossword puzzles, crafts and other mentally stimulating pastimes - with the notable exception of watching TV - have been associated with less cognitive impairment in old age. But are these activities offering the brain direct protection or are they simply markers of a healthy lifestyle? It might be the latter, some researchers think. Dr. Yonas Geda of the Mayo Clinic and his colleagues asked ...
