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Unexpected Level of Growth Most Pronounced in Baby Boomers CHICAGO, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new report, entitled Spotlight on Senior Hunger, examining the growth of senior hunger in the United States finds that the number of food insecure seniors above the age of 60 has more than doubled to 4.8 million from 2001 to 2011. The report also reveals that the rate of senior hunger has increased over the past decade due largely to the Great Recession. The findings show...

PITTSBURGH, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In light of Brad Pitt's recent announcement attributing his poor memory to prosopagnosia, or face blindness, Carnegie Mellon University extends an invitation to the actor to have his brain imaged and examined by renowned neuroscientist, Marlene Behrmann. "Carnegie Mellon is one of the very few places that can both test for face blindness and perform the brain imaging in our state-of-the-art imaging center," said Behrmann, professor...

Groundbreaking SharpBrains Analysis Identifies Four Proven Brain Training Methodologies and Reviews Leading Computerized Programs WASHINGTON, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- To help clarify the confusing media controversies on whether "brain training" actually works, a new book by independent market research company SharpBrains outlines five key conditions required for brain training to work, based on the analysis of hundreds on scientific studies. "Brain training is rapidly becoming...

BEIJING, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 22, HNA Group and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) held a signing ceremony at Beijing HNA Plaza for the "Ghana School Feeding" program. HNA Group is the first Chinese firm to carry out a school feeding program in Africa jointly with WFP. Chen Feng, Board Chairman of HNA Group, Ertharin Cousin, Executive Director of WFP, Li Qing, Acting Secretary General of Hainan Cihang Foundation, and Wang Weiqin, Director of International...

CHICAGO, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Prophet, a leading brand and marketing consultancy, has announced a brand repositioning and identity refresh for the Greater Chicago Food Depository, Chicago's food bank. The Greater Chicago Food Depository tapped Prophet to better leverage its brand to mobilize the public to end hunger. Prophet began a comprehensive brand assessment in 2012, conducting a 500-person survey and more than 50 in-person interviews with constituents. The research...

Agora Health Limited, developed by Rachael Linkie, is a new brain training program that covers guides on how to increase memory power naturally and effectively. A full Agora Health Limited review on the site Health Review Center indicates if the program is worth buying. Seattle, Wa (PRWEB) May 19, 2013 Agora Health Limited developed by Rachael Linkie is a new brain training program that covers guides on how to increase memory power naturally and effectively. The program also is an...

BrainTrain, Inc., announces the release of four new computerized “brain gyms” for adults. BrainTrain’s Memory and Attention Gyms can be used in conjunction with easy-to-use brainwave biofeedback training. Richmond, VA (PRWEB) May 17, 2013 BrainTrain, Inc., is proud to announce the release of four new computerized “brain gyms” designed specifically for adults. BrainTrain’s Memory and Attention Gyms are unique in that they can be used in conjunction with easy-to-use brainwave...

Charity cannot make up the increased need that would be created by proposed cuts WASHINGTON, May 15, 2013  /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The nation's leading hunger-relief charities and religious advocates expressed outrage in response to the severe cuts to anti-hunger programs included in the farm bill considered today by the House Agriculture Committee.  The bill includes $21 billion in cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the nation's largest nutrition assistance...

SAN FRANCISCO, May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Posit Science, the brain fitness company, announced it is supplying online exercises through its BrainHQ platform to AARP for a new AARP service called "AARP Brain Fitness powered by BrainHQ." The service is now live at brain.aarp.org. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130515/NE15027-a ) (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130515/NE15027-b ) (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130515/NE15027-c ) "While many...

Americans 50+ Are Concerned About Brain Health, Mental Acuity; Looking for Brain Fitness Exercises Online WASHINGTON, May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, AARP announced the launch of AARP Brain Fitness powered by BrainHQ as part of an overall brain health initiative.   (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20070209/NYF043LOGO) Keeping your brain healthy is the key to staying sharp throughout life and keeping your brain fit, engaged and active now can help you maintain...