cristalhombre
Nov 2, 2005, 9:12 AM
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A follow-up on that line regarding "not learning and dying", mi amiga Susy, a career Spanish teacher and my Spanish mentor just sent me this link and information from an interview with the well known physician, Andrew Weil.
from an ABC interview:
The anti-aging industry, however, already a $30 billion a year business, is growing.
"Anything that's called aging reversal or eraser, hormonal treatments, fountains of youth — none of these are going to affect the aging process," he said.
But there is some good news. Weil believes that by learning a foreign language we can reduce the risks of getting some of the most common age-related symptoms and diseases such as memory loss and Alzheimer's.
"You don't have to master it," he said. "Just the attempt to learn a language is like running different software through the brain. You're exercising more communication channels in the brain."
Keeping the body active is another key to successful aging, said Weil. But you don't have to go crazy working out. Walking is a great exercise that's often overlooked.
The anti-aging industry, however, already a $30 billion a year business, is growing.
"Anything that's called aging reversal or eraser, hormonal treatments, fountains of youth — none of these are going to affect the aging process," he said.
But there is some good news. Weil believes that by learning a foreign language we can reduce the risks of getting some of the most common age-related symptoms and diseases such as memory loss and Alzheimer's.
"You don't have to master it," he said. "Just the attempt to learn a language is like running different software through the brain. You're exercising more communication channels in the brain."
Keeping the body active is another key to successful aging, said Weil. But you don't have to go crazy working out. Walking is a great exercise that's often overlooked.
Want more.......... try this:
http://abcnews.go.com/...ger/story?id=1241571
"NOT ALL WHO WANDER ARE LOST...."
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