<http://r.smartbrief.com/resp/jCbyDevCfYpRfFngfDtDbEfCinpF?format=standard> Brain-training program shows promise in reducing dementia risk in seniors
Researchers examined healthy adults ages 65 and older and found that those who received speed-of-thought processing training using a computer program were 29% less likely to develop dementia over 10 years, compared with those who didn't undergo any training, and those who received information on memory or problem-solving strategies did not have a reduced risk of long-term dementia. The study in <http://r.smartbrief.com/resp/jCbyDevCfYpRfFocfDtDbEfCvVHk> Alzheimer's & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions also showed that more speed-processing training sessions were tied to even lower odds of dementia, researchers said. RufzXP and MorseRunner programs (free) push you to recognize sounds faster and also force you to translate the sound into mechanical motions as you type the calls letters. They also make you remember the call letters so you can type behind at faster speeds. The best things about these two programs are that they keep track of your scores as you practice and increase the difficulty as you progress. You can see the progress you make every time. I started using these programs at 70 years of age. My starting speed was 15 wpm. Now it is 30 wpm. So, give it a try even if you are proficient in CW. And, if you don't know CW, use these programs to teach you CW by starting at very slow speeds. Try it, you might like it! Keep your brain active and exercise it every morning. It will slow down dementia progression as we all get older. Nizar K0NM
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