In recent years scientists have become extremely interested in what could be called a super memory club. This club is made up of the fewer than 1 in 200 people who have lived past 90 years old without a trace of Alzheimer disease or other form of dementia. It’s a group that for the first time is large enough to provide a glimpse into the lucid brain at the furthest reach of human life. Begun by University of Southern California researchers in 1981 and called the 90+ Study, it has included more than 14,000 people aged 65 and older, and more than 1,000 aged 90 or older.
So what has the study uncovered thus far with respect to maintaining brain fitness as we age?
- Stay mentally active – Keep doing things that are mentally challenging. For instance playing brain games or other form of mentally challenging activity.
- Stay socially active – Continue to visit with others and stay engaged with other people on a regular basis. Spend time doing things together with others.
Something as simple as participating in a bridge club or playing board games or other type of group activity with others on a regular basis can fulfill both of these requirements quite well.
You can read more about the study mentioned above and the results they’ve discovered thus far by clicking here.
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Is this the same for dementia? Because I know they both have a different effect on the brain…
Yes indeed! The findings from the study apply to all forms of dementia..
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Definitely read.
I think you have called attention to an important subject.In my opinion, everybody should read this.Thanks for sharing beneficial information,too.
It is indeed very true that some form of regular cerebral exercises keeps our brain fit in the old age. This is quite an informative article I must say.
Sure, the human body always adapts. If you think you get an stop doing thins you get worse quickly.
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I think that the healthier your brain is, the better it will treat you, fitness makes your body strong, reading makes your brain strong, combined proves to allow the best results, and this article is great and i think everyone should read this….
The findings sound so simple, it’s like, why didn’t I think of that? But of course, the brain needs exercise like anything else I suppose, and what better than some mental exertion and good social interaction. An interesting read.
A beacon of light for anyone with the slightest connection to Alzheimer’s disease.
It is important not to close the door because somwhere out there is light.
I’m getting on a bit but try to keep my mind active by using online brain training games and also playing bridge with friends – a great way to get out and meet people as well as improve your brain/memory
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Great information i will certainly recomend this to every one i know and for my self …..
I couldn’t agree more with the mental fitness. Constantly finding brain challenges to do is extremely helpful in maintaining a strong fitness level. Anything to slow down memory loss is helpful.
I’m a bit biased but I think having a healthy organic diet is key too. There’s so many checmicals in our food these days its bound to have a negative impact on your brain health.
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Some really god information on Alzheimer’s Disease its awesome posting ….thankx
really amazing
I think this is really important and having an active brain can really help as you get older – once you stop its difficult to get going again so its worth trying new activities to keep alert.
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Exercising the brain helps.An expert says it’s especially important to engage the parts of the brain associated with active endeavors. So while reading a book is fine, it’s really a passive activity. Discussing the book is what will really get the brain going. In fact, PET scans that show brain activity indicate that hearing, speaking, seeing and thinking about words all activate different parts of the brain.
I think for the fitness of brain one should take of his health and fitness. If your health is good then your mind works. Some authors have said that – Health is Wealth. This totally implies in this sentence. If we take care of our health then only we will be able to perform any task. So, one should do exercises and follow various workouts to remain fit and healthy.
This is really great stuff, thanks!
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brain fitness is alwasy agreat ide especially in old age, very helpful article, thanks
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Great article, my mum has alzheimers and seeing what that does to someone makes you very determined to keep your brain as healthy as possible.
I use this exercise to boost my brain sight.Observe an object (a photograph, for example) or a person you pass on the street. Draw it (or him or her) immediately. This exercises short-term memory. At the end of the week, redraw the seven objects or persons you have observed. This exercises long-term memory
Physical fitness is the human body when in perfect health. Being fit is very important to stay alert both physically and mentally, and also to prevent certain diseases that attack the body ages.
yes we all want our minds sharp, but how many actually do as many activities as we should
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