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Conditioning your Brain to Undertake Fitness

So much for muscles, the question is on whether you are mentally fit to undertake the various exercises coming you way. We know that our body changes as we get older, but did you know that our brain changes too?

“Our memory ages as we do,” explains Dr. Ruth Anne Baron, a naturopathic doctor. “Normal biological and chemical changes that take place in our brain are part of the aging process that can result in a condition known as Age Associated Memory Impairment or AAMI. It’s an age-related memory complaint and not a neurological disease.”

AAMI is a fairly common condition that affects close to one in three people aged 60 to 78. Forgetting the name of a recent acquaintance, misplacing objects or having difficulty recalling information quickly are some of the symptoms.

“To minimize memory loss as we get older we should all take measures as early on as possible to keep our brain healthy,” advises Baron. “We need to make good on those New Year’s resolutions for our body as well as our brain health, and considering a natural health brand such as Vivimind can play an important role in protecting memory function as we age.”

RESOLUTIONS FOR BRAIN FITNESS

  • Eat a brain-healthy diet that includes fish, lentils, lots of fruits and vegetables.
  • Keep your mind active by doing crossword puzzles or learning a new skill such as another language.
  • Get regular exercise that not only improves blood circulation but also your co-ordination.
  • Stay socially active; don’t be a recluse; become a volunteer for a worthy cause in which you believe, go on regular outings to new places, meet new people.
  • Sleep well because when you are deprived of sleep your brain suffers.
  • Reduce stress by doing yoga, engage in an enjoyable hobby, going for a massage or spa treatment.

    • (Source) Canada.com

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