Maintaining Your Brain
4 Steps to fight age-related cognitive decline…
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Courtesy LearningRx
n the 1990s, researchers
learned the truth about plasticity – the brain’s ability to birth
new neurons at any age. Where
once brain researchers had focused on repairing old cells, they now
turned their attention towards creating
newer, healthier ones. For those with
memory loss, mental decline and le
arning disabilities, the findings were
beyond remarkable.
The research made its way to the
public relatively quickly, creating a
near tidal wave of both products that
worked (like personal brain training), and many that didn’t (“miracle
brain pills”).
Despite the hype, legitimate sources
like the Alzheimer’s Association agree
that there are four realistic approaches
to maintaining a healthy brain as one
ages. These include:
• Mental activity
• Social activity
• Physical activity
• Proper diet
Mental activity
For an average person, doing word
games at home is a great way to
strengthen cognitive skills and maintain the brain, but for those who are
experiencing more serious age-related mental decline, LearningRx provides intense, one-on-one cognitive
skills training.
“Many of our students have come to
our center because a grandparent
noticed the chil