In his book “How To Prevent Dementia,” Dr. Richard Restak discusses a study linking how individuals describe their jobs to their risk of developing dementia. Recent research suggests that verbal fluency may be the strongest cognitive predictor of longevity, with those who have better verbal fluency expected to live longer. A study on different types of intelligence found that verbal fluency was the only trait that seemed to impact participants’ predicted lifespan, potentially due to its combination of various cognitive skills.
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‘Burglar’ gets stuck in chimney trying to rescue his trapped dog
Carlos Owens, 35, was arrested in Bristol, Connecticut, after getting stuck in a chimney while attempting to rescue his dog trapped in a bathroom. Firefighters had to remove parts of the chimney, causing $5,000 to $10,000 in damages; Owens faces charges including third-degree burglary and was released on a $50,000 bond. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A man named Carlos Owens got stuck in a chimney while trying to save his dog that...
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