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Wow! being healthy fit and active is good for you! holy @#%& !!!!!! Hah.. it is good that people are doing the research though. Another interesting thing in this study is that they use PET scanning, I haven't seen PET for a while.

Participants on the healthy longevity plan incorporated the following into their daily routine:

• To stimulate the brain, memory exercises such as crossword puzzles and brainteasers were conducted throughout the day.
• To improve physical fitness, participants took daily walks, which have been found to increase life expectancy and lower the risk of Alzheimer disease.
• To improve their diet, study participants on the plan ate five small meals a day, which prevents drops in blood glucose levels since glucose is the main energy source for the brain. In addition, they ate a balanced diet full of omega-3 fats, antioxidants and low glycemic carbohydrates like whole grains.
• To manage stress, participants performed daily relaxation exercises. Small notes that stress causes the body to release cortisol, a hormone that can impair memory and damage brain memory cells.