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Andy D
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« on: 15:39:21, 17-10-2008 »
For middle-aged and older people at least, using the internet helps boost brain power, research suggests.

A University of California Los Angeles team found searching the web stimulated centres in the brain that controlled decision-making and complex reasoning.

The researchers say this might even help to counteract the age-related physiological changes that cause the brain to slow down.

see http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7667610.stm

That's my justification for spending 23 hours a day online Cheesy
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« Reply #1 on: 18:11:32, 17-10-2008 »
Oh good - that's a wonderful excuse!
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« Reply #2 on: 18:48:10, 17-10-2008 »
Certainly makes me feel better about myself.
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« Reply #3 on: 18:54:28, 17-10-2008 »
Quote from: Andy D on 15:39:21, 17-10-2008
For middle-aged and older people at least, using the internet helps boost brain power, research suggests.

A University of California Los Angeles team found searching the web stimulated centres in the brain that controlled decision-making and complex reasoning.

The researchers say this might even help to counteract the age-related physiological changes that cause the brain to slow down.

see http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7667610.stm

That's my justification for spending 23 hours a day online Cheesy

You know Andy, it's true! I and my other half often find that the computer really HELPS our brains!



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« Reply #4 on: 18:30:21, 19-10-2008 »
It is, obviously, one of the best pieces of recent research. Smiley
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« Reply #5 on: 10:53:22, 20-10-2008 »
There was a joke in New Scientist yonks ago which had a picture of a chap sat at a PC and the caption read something like:
Error, insufficient RAM to complete.  Re-boot brain and restart.
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« Reply #6 on: 07:51:03, 21-10-2008 »
Quote from: martle on 18:48:10, 17-10-2008
Certainly makes me feel better about myself.



So what is this nerd thinking as he drags away? Oh yes - I know...



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« Reply #7 on: 17:04:56, 21-10-2008 »
It may be good for the brain. But not so good for the teeth. Vide.
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« Reply #8 on: 17:31:18, 21-10-2008 »
Quote from: Kittybriton on 17:04:56, 21-10-2008
It may be good for the brain. But not so good for the teeth. Vide.

"Address not found"............ Huh
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« Reply #9 on: 19:20:49, 21-10-2008 »
Oh POOO!

To be added to my tablets of stone:
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