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Cycle 2 (Jan. - April 2008) Class Information

How Does Your Brain Age?

Aging of the brain, like everything else, is inevitable. Research over the past couple of decades has revealed important clues about normal aging of the brain compared to degenerative processes such as Alzheimer disease. These can form the basis for the development of new treatment strategies to delay disease progression and promote healthy aging.

Lecturer: Dr. Jane Rylett, Professor, Physiology and Pharmacology, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and Scientist, Robarts Research Institute

Date: January 17, 7:30 p.m.

Location: Westmount Branch, London Public Library, 3200 Wonderland Rd. South

Fanning the Flames of Love in Marriage

Over time in marriage, feelings of love and satisfaction tend to decline. Drawing on empirical research on feelings of love in marriage, we will discuss strategies that seem to be effective at helping partners maintain, and even increase, their love for each other.

Lecturer: Lorne Campbell, Professor,
Department of Psychology

Date: February 14, 7:30 p.m.

Location: Windermere Manor, 200 Collip Circle

Sing Yourself to Better Health

This session looks at inter-relationships between choral singing and health. Research indicates that singing in choirs can improve physical and psychological health while at the same time physical fitness can enhance vocal ability.

Lecturer: Victoria Meredith, Professor, Department of Music Education, Don Wright Faculty of Music

Date: March 13, 7:30 p.m.

Location: Windermere on the Mount,
1486 Richmond Street