Cognitive fitness and ability has become a hot topic in recent years. We are all aware of the seemingly inevitable decline that happens to our cognitive fitness and abilities, as we get older. We are repeatedly told how important it is to maintain our mental function in the same way as with our physical health. […]
Cognitive decline can happen early on if we do not take care of our mental and physical health. This naturally occurs over time, and though we cannot prevent it from happening, we may be able to prolong its onset. Cognitive decline happens as we age; symptoms include forgetfulness, fewer motor functions, speech impairment, and occasionally […]
Today, the average lifestyle is completely disassociated from the spiritual self. We educate our minds, stay up on current events and news, throw ourselves into the jargon that comes with our career, exercise, and work hard to better ourselves. Yet, what of our spirituality? Perhaps the reason for this is that many people link spirituality […]
There are a lot of misconceptions about wellness. This happens for two major reasons. The first is that the idea of wellness is a fairly new concept within the larger concepts that we associate with health and medicine. The second reason is that the concept of health – which is already very complicated – is […]
As we get older, our minds and bodies will follow suit. Perhaps your body is showing signs of aching more often. Maybe your memory seems to be not as sharp when trying to remember information. Statista.com reported that as of 2019, approximately 16.5 percent of the American population is over the age of 65 years […]
Exercise is important to improve your health and well-being, but in elderly people and older adults it can be much more important. Although, the health benefits of an active lifestyle greatly outweigh the risks when exercising for senior citizens. Seniors can take longer to heal and recover from injury, but mild levels of practice are […]
There is nothing scarier in this world than the prospect of losing your mind and forgetting all the people and events that you hold dear. No one wants to get Alzheimer’s disease, but can you do anything to prevent it? According to the scientists at National Institute on Ageing (NIA) there is no proven preventative […]
One thing that no human being on this earth can avoid is the fact that they will one day age. There are a number of normal concerns which come with aging, and one of the ones people fear most is ARCD or Age-Related Cognitive Decline. According to the doctors at the Mayo Clinic, a certain […]
If you work many hours and love your job, you probably believe people when they tell you that a little bit of stress never harmed anyone. In fact, it’s good for you! Maybe you beam and agree. Yes, it sure feels good to finish a twelve-hour day pumped, adrenaline pouring out of you. You’ve nailed […]
Growing older affects all aspects of ourselves. The institute of Medicine says that, like all other organs, our brains change both their physical structure and the ability to carry out various functions. The functions of the brain include memory, decision-making, wisdom, learning, and the speed at which we are able to process things. Keeping our […]
