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Laura PourMeADrink

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13. interesting! Have to throw this in too since relative

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Mon May 27, 2019, 10:19 AM

May 2019

Is a Alzheimer's researcher in Chicago. Been a couple years ago, but he told us that they were only proof certain of two things are common to those who don't get the disease. They drink at least two cups of coffee a day and they read novels. Something about reading a story that immerses you into someone else's world is good for brain.

Glad to know music helps too.

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The Benefits of Playing Music Help Your Brain More Than Any Other Activity [View all] TexasTowelie May 2019 OP

Not for me, wierd but music gives me a headache. katmondoo May 2019 #1

I agree! In fact, if it's not melodic at all, it Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #11

The things one forgets. lark May 2019 #2

Wish I could find CDerekGo May 2019 #3

You probably can still read onlyadream May 2019 #6

It used to be said that learning to play the piano luvtheGWN May 2019 #7

Single line music, like saxophone music, is real easy to pick up again. Iggo May 2019 #15

Three biggies for kids & adults: Music, Mathematics, Language. Bernardo de La Paz May 2019 #4

Have to get out my ukulele and tune it up and start singing my old songs. Aloha! pdsimdars May 2019 #5

Every kid should learn to play an instrument. tymorial May 2019 #8

Drawing also offers these benefits Merlot May 2019 #9

I'm not surprised. There is evidence that music can improve a fetus' intelligence and... Honeycombe8 May 2019 #10

During my pregnancy, I played the piano Chalco May 2019 #12

interesting! Have to throw this in too since relative Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #13

Guess I just need to add another cup of coffee immediately! northoftheborder May 2019 #14