Choice News Tuesday: Music will keep you sharp
Thought you were past your prime to become a rockstar? Don't sell yourself - or your health - short.
Research published this year has demonstrated that playing music helps keep dementia at bay - no matter how late in life the skill is picked up.
The basic idea behind this research is not new - we know that 'cognitive reserve' (learning new things) plays a big role in delaying mental slowdown. But the reminder that "it is never too late" is welcome ...
We hope this news brings a smile!
Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔
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73% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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17.5% Hmm, maybe?
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9.5% Yes!
Dangerous driving in Paraparaumu Beach
Kapiti Police are wanting to speak to members of the public who witnessed dangerous driving in Paraparaumu Beach on Saturday afternoon.
At around 1.45pm a red Mitsubishi Lancer drove in a dangerous manner through the intersection of Kapiti Road and Hurley Road.
Police are wanting to speak to anyone who witnessed the vehicle driving in a dangerous manner, particularly the driver of a white Ute with a canopy on top.
If you have any information on the incident, please contact Police on 105 and use reference number 251207/1012.
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