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Fish Oil Supplements May Not Improve Brain Function In Elderly
A recent study suggests that fish oil supplements may have little effect in trying to improve brain function in the elderly. This may contradict previous studies that indicate possible effects of fish oil supplements and its association with cognitive function especially in the elderly.Fish oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids which many researchers believe may help improve cognitive function in old people. But researchers from the OPAL study say that the said supplement did little to improve cogn…
Improve Mental Health
Mental health may deteriorate with age. That is why it is important for people to know how to maintain and improve their mental health as they age. Starting early may help a lot in ensuring that you stay healthy in mind even at an age when others may already be feeling the signs such ans anxiety, depression and other mental conditions. Here are some ways that you can help improve your mental health.Exercise RegularlyExercise helps produce endorphins, which can have an impact on your mood, …
Walnuts May Help Elderly Improve Memory
In an article published in The Times of India (25 April 2009), Walnuts may help improve memory in the elderly. This was according to researchers with the Human Nutrition Center on Ageing (HNRCA) at Tufts University in Boston.Walnuts contain polyphenols and other anti-oxidants, as well as essential fatty acids.Polyphenols are chemical compounds which are responsible for much of the color, taste and flavor to fruits, vegetables and seeds. The brain goes through many processes as it ages. These cha…
Depression in Seniors
The seniors and the elderly have to deal with an increasingly number of health changes as they continue to advance in their years. With all these changes happening, some may believe that going into depression as they age is but a normal occurrence. Here are some facts that seniors should know about geriatric depression and how it can apply to them. Depression is not part of a normal aging process.A lot of elderly people may believe that going into depression is just a normal part of growing old….
Aging and Health in The U.S.
Mental health is crucial to well-being and overall health of all Americans, including the older people, and must be addressed with the same exigency as physical health. Because of this, mental health has become an important part of the country’s public health mission. As a matter of fact, the mental health of older adults has been one of the priorities in the 2005 White House Conference on Aging and the Healthy People 2010 objectives.The following facts on aging and mental health in America were…
Understanding Delirium
Delirium is a condition that is characterized by a sudden decline in attention, perception and mental clarity. It usually affects the mental health of a majority of the elderly but it may also affect younger individuals. Delirium is not considered as a disease in itself but rather a type of clinical syndrome or a set of symptoms brought about by an underlying disorder or disease. Causes of deliriumThe actual cause of delirium has yet to be discovered. What doctors do know is that delirium can be…
How Seniors Can Enjoy the Holidays
In holiday festivities, stress is something that cannot be prevented. For seniors, there are several things that have to be done but there is not enough time or resource to accomplish all of them. With the overwhelming emotions associated with the preparations and gatherings, it is important that the elderly have a way to relieve all the tension they go through. The build-up of pressure, no matter how much they have amassed, has to be managed in such a way that you are still able to enjoy every…
Brain Exercise Made Simple
Brain exercise can help improve the way your brain actively works. Much like any other aerobic activity that you can provide for other parts of your body like the heart and muscles, brain exercise is necessary for the brain to have a better mental function and improve its activity. The key to putting the brain on exercise may be more than just putting the body in great physical activity. The exercise primarily has got to do with stimulating the nerve cells in your brain. Active and regular nerve…
Improve Your Mental Health
Build Confidence – Identify your abilities and weaknesses together, accept them build on them and do the best with what you have. Eat right, Keep fit - A balanced diet, exercise and rest can help you to reduce stress and enjoy life.Make Time for Family and Friends – These relationships need to be nurtured; if taken for granted they will not be there to share life’s joys and sorrows. Give and Accept Support - Friends and family relationships thrive when they are “put to the test”.Create a Meani…
How to Improve Your Memory
Our brain is like a sponge. It soaks up information continuously. The problem is in accessing these stored memories. Some people’s memories are so bad that their brains are more like sieves. Memory does deteriorate as one ages but it isn’t due to the aging process. Your memory is how you make it. There are steps do prevent your memory from decaying with the rest of our body. If while you’re reading this you have already forgotten the title then you should definitely take note of the following su…
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