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Sep 10, 2005

"Nobody grows old merely by living a number of years. We grow old by deserting our ideals. Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul." --Samuel Ullman

Fountain of Youth

Want a wonder anti-aging drug to keep your mind sharp, and prevent dementia? It’s as easy as walking. Recent studies on aging confirm that exercise increases the production of key brain chemicals which encourage the growth of brain and nerve cells and the development of new neural connections. In contrast, stress and social isolation act to age the brain.