Eight Habits That Improve Cognitive Function
The New York Times recently published an article about the "brain fitness" business, "Do Brain Workouts Work? Science Isn’t Sure." I believe the answer is no. Without a variety of other daily habits, these "brain-training" games cannot stave off mental decline or dramatically improve cognitive function. Most of these brain-training games will have some benefits, but it's impossible to optimize brain connectivity and maximize neurogenesis (growth of new neurons) sitting in a chair while playing a video game on a two-dimensional screen.
[WEB] The Importance of Staying Socially Active as We Age
July 20, 2017 As we grow older, keeping connected with family and friends continues to be critically important to our overall well-being. Several studies have shown that people who are more social get sick less and have healthier minds. A study from the Rush University Memory and Aging Project concluded that a higher level of social engagement in old age is associated with better cognitive function.
Exercise may slow down the brain's aging by 10 years
Physical activity has countless health benefits, including helping to keep the mind sharp. Now new research reveals just how much of an impact exercise can have on brain health as we age. The study, published today in the online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, found that older adults who reported either light or no exercise at all experienced a cognitive decline equal to 10 more years of aging when compared to people who were moderate to intense exercisers.
[WEB] The Top 5 Reasons Seniors Should Stay Socially Active
Creating social relationships and connecting with other people is a huge part of what shapes us throughout our lives. Whether you are introverted or extroverted, maintaining a socially active lifestyle can impact your mental, physical and emotional well-being. In fact, staying engaged in social interactions can be just as effective as exercise in improving your mood and overall health. Social wellness refers to the relationships we have and how we interact with others. The way in which we develop genuine relationships with others to create nurturing and supportive connections can present many health benefits throughout our lives. As we get older and enter into our senior years, forming new relationships can become more challenging.
How to reduce the risk of cognitive decline with age
Research into how we can keep our brains healthy as we age has gained momentum in recent years. There is now an increased focus on the changes that we can makes to our health and lifestyle, which may prevent dementia. Here are some things that research has shown reduce a person’s risk of cognitive decline with age. Sex Our latest study shows that having more sex is associated with better cognitive function.
[WEB] 7 Mind Stimulating Activities & Cognitive Games for Seniors
Just as physical exercise strengthens and trains our bodies, cognitive training and exercise stimulates the brain, helping it grow and develop new connections as we age. The more we challenge the mind (through various forms of mental exercise), the better it is at processing information. As family caregivers, we want to be sure our loved ones remain healthy in every aspect – including their mental health. 7 Mind Stimulating Activities & Cognitive Games for Seniors
10 Major Signs of Cognitive Issue in Elderly
The natural aging process is impossible to avoid, but its effects go beyond fine lines and wrinkles on our skin. As we age, our body goes through a number of changes and our brain isn’t the exception. Our cognitive abilities tend to decline with age, which is why it is difficult to spot signs of major cognitive issues in elderly as they often interpreted as natural part of life. What are the signs of cognitive decline in older adults? Scroll down to find out how to spot these issues in your loved ones. What Is Cognitive Impairment In The Elderly?
[WEB] Physical activity
What is physical activity? WHO defines physical activity as any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure – including activities undertaken while working, playing, carrying out household chores, travelling, and engaging in recreational pursuits. The term "physical activity" should not be confused with "exercise", which is a subcategory of physical activity that is planned, structured, repetitive, and aims to improve or maintain one or more components of physical fitness. Beyond exercise, any other physical activity that is done during leisure time, for transport to get to and from places, or as part of a person’s work, has a health benefit. Further, both moderate- and vigorous-intensity physical activity improve health. How much of physical activity is recommended?
Training and Maintaining Memory Abilities in Healthy Older Adults: Traditional and Novel Approaches
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[WEB] The cognitive and emotional benefits of physical activity for the elderly
Did you know there are cognitive and emotional benefits to physical activity for the elderly? Although it is true that we often hear exercise has numerous benefits for the human body. However, what we hear less is the benefits of physical activity on the way we think and feel. Here, at Gold Age Australia, we find physical activity to be one of the most important lifestyle factors. Through our research and experience of working with the elderly, we discovered those benefits.
Age-Related Memory Loss
Worried about your forgetfulness? Learn what’s normal when it comes to memory and aging, and how to recognize the signs of more serious problems. Memory and aging
[NEWS] No more prizes to win? Many kept walking, Health News
Monetary rewards can be the nudge to get people moving, judging by the good response to a scheme to get people to take more steps. But what is more encouraging to the Health Promotion Board (HPB), which organises the National Steps Challenge, is that many people kept going even after winning all the prizes available to them. Those who take part in the challenge get a pedometer to monitor how many steps they take in a day. They can redeem rewards such as shopping and grocery vouchers if they hit certain targets. About 156,000 people took part in its first season, which ran from November 2015 to May last year.
Social isolation, loneliness in older people pose health risks
Human beings are social creatures. Our connection to others enables us to survive and thrive. Yet, as we age, many of us are alone more often than when we were younger, leaving us vulnerable to social isolation and loneliness—and related health problems such as cognitive decline, depression, and heart disease. Fortunately, there are ways to counteract these negative effects. NIA-supported researchers are studying the differences between social isolation and loneliness, their mechanisms and risk factors, and how to help people affected by these conditions. “NIA is interested in exploring potential interventions to address social isolation and loneliness, which are both risk factors for poor aging outcomes,” said Lisbeth Nielsen, Ph.D., of NIA’s Division of Behavioral and Social Research.
