Play games. There's no better way t stay sharp as the years go by

Article Abstract:

Gene Cohen is a game inventor, geriatric psychiatrist and former head of the National Institute of Mental Health's Center on Aging. He believes that mind challenging games help to build reserves of brainpower. In older age, these reserves can be tapped. Games can bring both joy and friendship.

Psychological aspects, Aged, Elderly, Research, Purchasing, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Learning, Psychology of, Learning theory (Psychology), Board games, Games, Cohen, Gene

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The birth control bind

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Birth control methods sometimes fail to prevent pregnancies. For example, diaphragm use may bring about a 50% failure rate over a five-year period. The choice of the proper method is a highly personal one. Various birth control methods, and cases involving unwanted pregnancies, are discussed.

Planning, Evaluation, Cover Story, Contraceptives, Birth control

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Treat depression with more than drugs

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There is a growing use of drug therapy in the treatment of depression, especially since the introduction of selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors. However, drugs may do little to help the real cause of depression, and indications are that talk therapy can be as effective as drugs.

Care and treatment, Depression, Mental, Depression (Mood disorder)

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