With people living longer lives, it makes sense to focus on making the Golden Years as healthy as possible. Many people concentrate on physical issues, such as osteoporosis, heart disease, or arthritis, but preserving cognitive abilities is another essential part of good health.

When someone has difficulty with thinking, remembering, and the ability to understand or learn new things, this has an impact on all facets of his or her life. You can do certain things as you get older to help to keep your brain active and engaged throughout life.

The brain needs to stay exposed to environments that are enriched and enriching so it can stay healthy. Here are some tips to help keep your mind engaged throughout life. [Read more…]

Originally posted on January 7, 2014 @ 11:04 pm