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• Cinnamon compound has potential ability to prevent Alzheimer's
• Motion quotient: IQ predicted by ability to filter visual motion
• Schools should provide students with daily physical activity, experts say

Cinnamon compound has potential ability to prevent Alzheimer's Posted: 23 May 2013 11:37 AM PDT Cinnamon: Can the red-brown spice with the unmistakable fragrance and variety of uses offer an important benefit? The common baking spice might hold the key to delaying the onset of -- or warding off -- the effects of Alzheimer's disease.

Motion quotient: IQ predicted by ability to filter visual motion Posted: 23 May 2013 11:31 AM PDT A brief visual task can predict IQ, according to a new study. This surprisingly simple exercise measures the brain's unconscious ability to filter out visual movement. The study shows that individuals whose brains are better at suppressing background motion perform better on standard measures of intelligence.

Schools should provide students with daily physical activity, experts say Posted: 23 May 2013 08:38 AM PDT A new report from the Institute of Medicine says schools should be responsible for helping pupils engage in at least 60 minutes of vigorous or moderate intensity activity during each school day.

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