Many people are aware of the myriad of issues that drugs and alcohol can cause in regards to a person’s health, safety, and even social aspects of their lives. What we don't hear enough is how drugs and alcohol affect the aging process. It correlates directly with health, but … [Read more...] about 7 Ways Drugs and Alcohol Affect the Aging Process
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Older Brains Slow Due to Greater Experience, Rather Than Cognitive Decline
This article originally appeared in Scientific Computing. What happens to our cognitive abilities as we age? Traditionally it is thought that age leads to a steady deterioration of brain function, but new research in Topics in Cognitive Science argues that older brains may … [Read more...] about Older Brains Slow Due to Greater Experience, Rather Than Cognitive Decline