Can you train your brain by doing memory exercises? Can you lower the mental age of your brain?

Lots of people either seem to think so, or they think they can  make others believe that they can make improvements to their brain fitness. What exactly is the science behind these claims and are they true or is it a con? What do you think? Do you do puzzles or memory games?

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10 ways to stay fresh in the heatwave

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These are the 10 most important objects on display at the science museum in south kensington.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/8091753.stm

New batteries will soon be available that charge much more quickly.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7938001.stm

Researchers in the UK have discovered that a stomach bug may be to blame for triggering childhood diabetes. Diabetes is a major illness which affects millions and drastically affects quality of life. A vaccine can hopefully be developed to beat this bug, but this may take 20 years.
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now this is an interesting thought