Here's some optimistic futuristic but real science:

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/sc...n-2313307.html



I quit smoking, I found that french fries with lots of ketchup helps the cravings. Simply put, tomatoes and potatoes are cousins to tobacco. I got a yo-yo to keep my hand busy, and chewed gum in between french fry snacks.

As far as keeping your mind young without printing yourself a new brain, would you consider trying video games? If you're in the camp that thinks they're bad, read Steven Johnson's book Everything Bad is Good for You. If you're open to the idea, but have never played one, you should start with a Wii. It comes with some sports games that will give you some exercise. Some good games are The Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess (an adventure game: bad guys to fight, puzzles to solve, people to help) and Endless Ocean (very tranquil, scuba diving simulation, no threats, enemies or conflicts) just make sure it's not Endless Ocean Blue World (not as good as the original). The other bonus to the Wii is the News channel, it's like a newspaper that you can read on your tv and adjust the font size. My grandma loves it since the small text in newspapers strain her eyes and she doesn't like talking heads.