Older brains are better at filtering out negative memories than younger brains


	Older brains are better at filtering out negative memories than younger brains

einbar

12-20-2008 3:21 AM

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12-20-2008 5:54 AM

einbar

Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter. ~Mark Twain

12-20-2008 9:20 PM

lori763

This seems to support getting "older and wiser" - since hanging on to negativity is not beneficial (or wise).

12-25-2008 6:19 PM

ofcapri

And I alway thought - Mind over matter, if you don't have a mind it doesn't matter. Oh well!

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