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Meditation and Music Aid Memory in Early Stages of Alzheimer’s: Study Shows Improvement in Cognitive Functions

Aug 31, 2017 12:14PM

West Virginia adults with early symptoms of Alzheimer’s improved their memory and cognitive functions after three months of kirtan kriya meditating or listening to other music 12 minutes a day.

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The Gut-Mind Connection: David Perlmutter on How Stomach Microflora Affect Brain Health

May 29, 2015 11:12AM ● By Linda Sechrist

Our stomach bacteria—derived from the foods we eat—turn out to be key in everything from moods to hunger levels to diseases such as diabetes and autism.

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Sparking Creativity in Elders with Dementia: Re-Engaging Through Art, Music and Dance

Aug 29, 2014 12:10PM ● By Deborah Shouse

Creative activities can pierce the cloud of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, bringing smiles to elders and caregivers alike.

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Harmonizes the Brain and Heals the Heart: Music as Medicine

Sep 01, 2009 03:00AM

Recent studies reveal how powerful music can be, from the impact it can have on the brain to its ability to help heal.

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