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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday April 14, 2007 - 15 HEALTH Until recently, the belief has been that our brains are formed in early childhood and that once formed, the connections are set for the remainder of our lives. Decades of neurological research in the area of brainplasticity has now proven otherwise. The brain can be rewired at any age. Crossword puzzles, sudoko, bridge, video games, diet and exercise are not enough however. It is how you challenge your brain that is important. As recently publicized in Maclean's (April 9/07) and reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association (Dec/06), the Posit Science, Brain Fitness Program has been shown to improve memory by an average of 10 years in individuals with normal aging brains. Seniors also note improved listening and focus abil- & WELLNESS learning impaired children for the past 10 years and have seen significant gains in reading, listening and speech and language skills. The Brain Fitness Program is changing the way adults age. What is the point of being physically fit if your brain is not alert and fit?" Brain Fitness - use it or lose it! ity. The program, already implemented in 80 residential communities across the U.S. and endorsed by AARP, is now available in Canada. Marie Heintzman, Audiologist at Hearing Solutions Oakville, is ecstatic: " This is the second program developed by Dr. M. Merzenich, the renowned neuroscientist who developed the cochlear implant. I have been using his first program, Fast ForWord with language UNDERSTANDING AND COPING WITH THE CHALLENGING TEENAGE YEARS An evening with Dr. Ron Clavier; noted neuroscientist, renowned clinical psychologist, professor, author and television personality St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School is proud to host INTERGUILD'S Lecture Evening Denta ointment ontist app Orthod Hair cut ed Eyes Check l Check-up The lecture topic will cover the areas of responsibility, sexuality, drugs, brain development and academic stress during the teenage years. This lecture is designed to inform parents, guardians, the professional community of health and education sectors regarding the preteen and teenage years. But what about your spine? Don't forget how incredibly important your spine and nervous system are for your health! Call now, 905-845-2291, to schedule a FREE consultation and computerized spinal assessment with Dr. Jenna Davis! Dr. Jenna Davis Family Chiropractor/Acupuncturist Alliance Healthcare Professionals Eligible study participants will receive FREE study medication, diabetes supplies and nutritional counselling. APRIL 17TH 2007 From 7:30 pm -9:30 pm Hosted by St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School 1080 Linbrook Road, Oakville, L6J 2L1 905-845-2386 Tickets are $10.00 per person. Kindly email your reservation to drose113@cogeco.ca g Tickets are available at the door for limited seating. Dr. Clavier's book "Teen Brain, Teen Mind" will be available for sale for $25.00 at the lecture. 905.845.2291 232 South Service Rd. E, Oakville, ON L6J 2X5 www.alliancehealthcare.ca Call toll free: 1-866-701-ENDO Or visit: www.lmc.ca (3636) An evening not to be missed!