Affecting the way your mind ages
While aging is inevitable, science is showing that there are ways to be proactive with your health. Everyone knows that eating well and excessing help your body stay fit. Now there is research showing that there are things you can do to help your mind stay fit as well. The following is a short list of ways to keep your mind functioning as you age.
Stay Socially Active
Keep Learning
Exercise
Eat a Nutritious, Low-fat Diet
Seek Help for Sleep Disorders
Practice Stress Management
Seek Help for Other Underlying Medical Conditions
Talk to Your Doctor
If you’re concerned about memory loss or other cognitive impairment, do not try to diagnose or treat yourself.
Your doctor can provide assessment, counsel and, if necessary, treatment.