As we age, our mental and physical health will inevitably decline. There are actions we can take in attempts to prolong life and live as healthily as possible. Physical activity such as exercise and sports can keep our body fit and limber, and possibly increase our body's ability to ward off certain illnesses, both physical and mental. Mental activity such as brain games can keep your mind sharp and preserve your intelligence. Research has been conducted to find out the impact of various brain fitness games on slowing or alleviating the symptoms of diseases like Alzheimer's and dementia.
Although results aren't conclusive, more and more scientists and physicians are supporting and recommending the use of brain games to fight the ravages of time to our health and vitality. Studies have shown that learning to do things where we gain new knowledge, such as a second language, is beneficial to memory and cognitive abilities. Seniors can do online brain activities, pursue new hobbies, learn to juggle, build a computer; the possibilities for acquiring information are endless. Learning to do new things in general is good for your brain, and along with physical exercise, brain training, and the required amount of sleep, the elderly population can reap the benefits by improving their cognitive skills, reasoning ability, and overall well being.
