Mental exercises to sharpen memory and cognitive ability are becoming very popular among baby boomers in 2007. "There is mounting evidence that cognitive exercise may protect our brains" said Dr. Gary W. Small, a professor of geriatric psychiatry and director of the UCLA Center on Aging and the Memory & Aging Research Center.
According to Dr. Small, "We know specific exercises in certain brain functions definitely have an effect. The question is, if you do your mental aerobics, will brain exercise stave off Alzheimer's? There is softer evidence that it does." Dr Small also points out in Time Magazine that "people are realizing that life style can protect not just their hearts but also their brains." Time also indicated that every 8 seconds a baby boomer turns 50, and that a recent Met Life Foundation survey found Americans over the age of 55 fear Alzheimer's more than any other disease besides cancer.
The gaming industry is also taking notice of this trend. Examples of mind-exercising games may include:
use of hand held electronic games may require answering questions using a stylus, or drawing exercises
Sudoku puzzles found in newspapers, magazines, websites seem to be the most popular
some games make you react quickly to easy math questions or visual tests.
Read more about our tips for brain healthy foods and supplements to help your brain.
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According to Dr. Small, "We know specific exercises in certain brain functions definitely have an effect. The question is, if you do your mental aerobics, will brain exercise stave off Alzheimer's? There is softer evidence that it does." Dr Small also points out in Time Magazine that "people are realizing that life style can protect not just their hearts but also their brains." Time also indicated that every 8 seconds a baby boomer turns 50, and that a recent Met Life Foundation survey found Americans over the age of 55 fear Alzheimer's more than any other disease besides cancer.
The gaming industry is also taking notice of this trend. Examples of mind-exercising games may include:
use of hand held electronic games may require answering questions using a stylus, or drawing exercises
Sudoku puzzles found in newspapers, magazines, websites seem to be the most popular
some games make you react quickly to easy math questions or visual tests.
Read more about our tips for brain healthy foods and supplements to help your brain.
Go to Swanson Memory & Brain Support to order your brain supplements today.