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Hi Janet, On 3 Apr 99 at 19:02, janet paterson wrote: > Learning 'protects the brain' SNIP > They found that the rats lost 45% fewer brain cells to ageing if they were > given rubber balls, running wheels and tunnels to play with and if they got > special treats such as corn chips. We had no balls, got caught with the "hub cap" collection, got put in a learnin' place, got caught again "makin' tunnels" 'n never got no corn chips.......... 'jus bread 'n water....... > > Some of the active rats also received a brain stimulant called kainic acid. > They got to do acid?? For free?? > > They showed almost complete protection from brain cell loss. > Yeah right! I know this was supposed to be aa serious article but I couldn't resist............. :o) Hi Ken .................... Murray [log in to unmask]