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   Now, you mature, experienced adults - notice we didn't say old - might be forgetting things. You may have trouble with recall. 

   We share your frustration.  

        What was her name? 
        Who said...? 
        What do they call that thing...you know...? 
        Oh, it's on the tip of my tongue. 

   Well, there is good news for most of us. We have a peculiar way of recalling a name. We start with the letter A and go through the alphabet. Say, we're trying to think of Roger. When we get to R, Roger comes to mind......sometimes.  

   But there's a superior way to make the brain cooperate more fully: exercise.

   Yep. Exercise can change the brain. It calls for dedication. 

   A half hour of moderate exercise most days of the week will produce results. Researchers say it takes about six months to improve memory and thinking skills - by increasing heart rate. That sounds depressing, but we can do it.

   We don't need a gym. Brisk walking, moving muscles while watching TV, and massaging hands and feet all help. Or watch sports; jump up and cheer. 

   Puzzles are great for short-term memory improvement; my sister must have the best memory on earth. Board games work as well.

   You won't have to move from A to J before you recall Jimmy Donut, so let's go! 

   What if we give a test on one of our blog topics? You don't want to be outdone by someone younger, do you? 

         Jimmy