Brain age - unlocking the secrets to staying mentally young

- Thu, 18 Oct 2007

<!-- ckey="4ED605D6" --> Why is it that some people seem to suffer severe memory loss as they age while others seem to function as well as the did in their 20s?

Intriguingly, autopsy studies have found that 20 to 40 per cent of elders who showed no mental confusion actually had brains riddled with Alzheimer's trademark plaques, according to a report from AAP. It would appear that in some fortunate people, the brain finds ways of adapting and building new information pathways around the old, diseased ones.

As baby boomers are aging and we are living longer, the issue of understanding how to prevent memory loss and keep people's minds healthy is a critical one . "This is the front and centre public health issue we face as a nation", said Dr Denise Park, Director for the University of Illinois Centre forHealthy Minds, at a recent gathering of brain specialists.

While the race to unlock the brain's secrets is underway, a proven way to keep existing memory in peak condition is through brain training exercises. The exercises at HeadStrong Cognitive Fitness, a leading supplier of brain exercises, are developed by a neurospychologist based upon neuroscience. In the same way that physical exercise can keep your muscles fit, brain training works the neural pathways associated with memory, recognition and concentration, and can keep protect your mind from age-related deterioration. To find out more click here.

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