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The Alzheimer's Association Northern Utah office is hosting "Maintain Your Brain" seminars from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on your choice of dates: March 13 in Bountiful, March 14 in Kaysville and March 15 in Clearfield. (Courtesy image)

Seminar to teach how to 'Maintain Your Brain'

Last updated Saturday, March 3, 2012 - 6:38pm

A healthy brain plays a “critical role” in having a healthy body, says an area manager with the Alzheimer’s Association Northern Utah office. That’s why the association is hosting a free “Maintain Your Brain” seminar in three cities.

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Brains show evidence of injury after you eat fat

Carol M. Ostrom The Seattle Times

Last updated Friday, December 30, 2011 - 4:20pm

You've heard "a minute on the lips, years on the hips," or some variation. But did it make you put down that frosted butter cookie?

No? OK, here's another bit of research to snack on: After humans and rodents eat a high-fat diet, their brains begin to show evidence of injuries in just 24 hours. If they keep eating that yummy fatty stuff continuously, the area of their brains that regulates weight -- the hypothalamus -- will show evidence of serious inflammation and structural damage.

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Utahns, prepare to battle zombies for your healthy brains

Mark Saal Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - 7:43am

Surveys say the darndest things.

Seems like not a week goes by that some organization or publication somewhere isn't declaring this place the most energy-efficient locale in the country, or that place the best spot for raising happy, healthy alpacas.

But the latest survey to make headlines beats them all. It's a comprehensive list of the most zombie-friendly states in the nation.

And believe it or not, Utah ranks No. 8.

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