Tag Archives: Word Skills

18Jan

Brain Fitness on the Go: iPhone Apps

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I am a busy person, as I am sure you all are, so I find it handy to have things I can accomplish while on the subway, waiting for coffee, or walking home. After a Twitter followerer (@adeyemiking) suggested I Read More >

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30Jul

What eight letter word means “to scratch, claw, or grope about clumsily or frantically”?

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Here’s a hint: it’s also one of the most popular word games of all time.It’s Scrabble, and yes, it’s a real word. Invented by Mosher Butts, an out-of-work architect from Poughkeepsie, NY, the story of Scrabble’s success seems to involve Read More >

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13Jul

Do you know about all the different factors that can affect your risk of Alzheimer’s disease?

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A recent study found that those who live alone have twice as high of a risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease as those living with a spouse or partner. In particular, being a carrier of the apolipoprotein E e4 gene variant Read More >

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3Jul

Enhance your word skills

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Can you juggle circles around others, but fear word games? The parietal lobe integrates auditory and visual information so you can understand language, and a small part of the frontal lobe called Broca’s area controls your ability to speak. The Read More >

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