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A thought-provoking discussion during The Brain Program triggered my latest article. You may find some of the comments and ideas shared by participants as interesting and stimulating as I did. Processing aspects of discrimination against the backdrop of brain function certainly expanded my perspective! Enjoy The Color of Discrimination.

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Seminar Opportunities

July 15, 2006. Napa, CA. Community lecture, Saturday 10-11am, Male-Female Differences. Fireplace Room, 1105 "G" Street. E-mail: KayPacey@localfolksinsurance.com, GeoKrkljus@thelocalfolks.com

July 31, 2006. San Luis Obispo, CA. Cal Poly Annual Elementary Physical Education Workshop. Topics include Downshifting and Cellular Memory. Host: Cal Poly University, Stan Pelmear, Coordinator. E-mail: Pelmears2@sbcglobsl.net

August 7-8, 2006. Nashville, TN. 2006 K-12 Teachers' Convention at Opreyland Hotel. Topics include: The Brain and Learning, MindWaves, and Downshifting. Hosts: North American Division Office of Education. Carol Pack, Assistant to Larry BLackmer and Erma Lee. E-mail: Carol.Pack@nad.adventist.org

August 19, 2006. Napa, CA. Community lecture, Saturday 10-11am, Avian Flu H5N1 - An ounce of prevention! Fireplace Room, 1105 "G" Street. E-mail: KayPacey@localfolksinsurance.com, GeoKrkljus@thelocalfolks.com

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Brain Bender

More stimulation for your cerebral neurons!

Brain Bender solution for May-June: Give me a break

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Riddle

What do Alexander the Great and Attila the Hun have in common?

Solution for May-June Riddle: Take the first letter of each word and place it at the end of the word to form the same word spelled backwards

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. I heard about a British stockbroker who lost his memory while on a train going to Coney Island. Is this the same condition portrayed in movies?

A. I am uncertain about the specific diagnosis of the British stockbroker. Amnesia is the label applied to a variety of conditions where an individual experiences partial or complete loss of memory. Some types have a psychiatric basis. Read the full answer here...

Use the following E-mail address when sending in your questions: thebrain@arlenetaylor.org

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News Note

Gary Small MD, director of the UCLA Center on Aging, is the author of The Memory Bible. All human beings forget things sometimes. According to Dr. Small, much of this forgetfulness can be eliminated with innovative memory exercises and by following a brain fitness program. This book explains one of his pioneering strategies: Look, snap, and connect.

It also includes his brain diet of memory-protective foods. As outlined on the flyleaf, by understanding research on how food, medicines, exercise, alcohol, stress, and many other lifestyle choices directly aging of the brain, individuals can begin to make more informed decisions to prevent memory loss and keep their brains young.

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Cruise with Arlene (host #42316)

November 9-17, 2006. Join Arlene for ten educational days on a "cruise into history" that begins in Athens, Greece and ends in Nice, France. It includes Rome, Naples, Pompeii, Malta, Sicily, and Corinth as it follows the historical route of "Paul's Fourth Missionary Journey." Several pre- and post-tours are also available. The trip is sponsored by Educational Opportunities Tours (EOT).

Stimulate your brain through travel and discussions about brain function. Ask about Continuing Education credit for nurses (CA BRN CE Provider #08580) and MFTs/LCSWs (CA BBS CE Provider #37). Register early with EOT to secure your reservation.

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Selected Brain Facts

Check out the Selected Brain Facts section. Beg, borrow, or buy some of the books mentioned. Take advantage of your age-proofing 30 minutes per day of challenging mental exercise while learning more about the brain and its amazing functions. Spend 10 minutes per day reading aloud to yourself or others. More brain tissue is activated when you read aloud as compared to when you read silently.

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Point to Ponder

The one who thinks over his experiences most, and weaves them into systematic relations with each other will be the one with the best memory.
--William James

Associations are the building blocks of memory. The more associations you create, the more likely you are to learn, store information, and be able to recall the memories. When you create multiple associations (e.g., see, smell, touch, and even taste a rose versus simply looking at and categorizing the flower), anything that activates any part of the network can activate all brain areas that have associations with roses. An effective memory involves filing away information with as many associations as possible.

So think over your experiences--good, bad, or neutral--and weave them into systematic relations with each other.

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