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Ascension

Posted on 11. Mar, 2010 by Jenny.

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The book we have chosen for our March reading group is ‘Ascension’, the new novel by Steven Galloway, author of ‘The Cellist of Sarajevo’

Learning to play a new Instrument

Posted on 11. Mar, 2010 by Jenny.

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Learning to play a musical instrument can help children to learn languages

Never a cross word

Posted on 11. Mar, 2010 by Jenny.

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Doing crosswords or sudoku puzzles can help couples to make up more quickly after arguments, according to new research

Running is the perfect way to train your brain

Posted on 04. Feb, 2010 by Jenny.

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Want to help your memory, get running!…

Have a break to boost your memory power

Posted on 28. Jan, 2010 by Jenny.

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Scientists have always known that sleeping helps consolidate memory by allowing your mind to sift through recently gained knowledge and file it in the brain.
But this new research suggests that even a short rest or break while conscious could help it sort and retain information.
The findings by New York University, which appear in the latest [...]

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Brain Power: The Broccoli Boost

Posted on 28. Jan, 2010 by Jenny.

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Eating food rich in magnesium such as spinach and broccoli could boost memory and brain power, scientists claim.
Research suggests that an increase in magnesium in the brain improves learning and memory. The study, published in Neuron, said that increasing magnesium intake may starve off the effects of ageing.
By Richard Alleyne, The Daily Telegraph, Thursday 28th [...]

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Thinking Out Loud

Posted on 04. Jan, 2010 by Jenny.

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Need help answering difficult problems?….try thinking out loud!

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Scrabble TV Programme

Posted on 04. Jan, 2010 by Jenny.

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The origins of scrabble…

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Eyeball Engineering Game

Posted on 22. Dec, 2009 by Jenny.

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A fun interactive game that will test you….

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Experts warn against Christmas Brain Drain

Posted on 18. Dec, 2009 by Mark.

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Brain training experts are warning that people all across the country will suffer from Festive Brain Drain this Christmas as we switch off our brains and stare at the TV.