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Habits That Could Help You Live To 100 - Doctor Oz
Dr. Oz reveals the 10 simple habits to keep you healthy enough to live to 100—or beyond.
Original Content  |  October 25, 2012
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Dial One Phone Number from Memory Every Day

Whether you own a smart phone or a regular "old fashioned" cell phone, these everyday devices have made the habit of memorizing phone numbers a thing of the past. While the convenience of programmed phone numbers can be quite handy, it's not doing much of a favor to your brain. A simple way to keep your mind alert and active is to dial at least one memorized phone number a day. This will help you practice your brain's chunking ability, the ability to group information together into "chunks," helping to keep your memory function strong.
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