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Keeping our minds sharp is one of the most important things we can do to stay fulfilled as we age. But the mind-body connection requires a healthy body to keep your brain young.
“Mental fitness is just as important as physical fitness,” says Dr. Holly Schiff, Psy.D., a licensed clinical psychologist with a background in neuropsychology.
While physical fitness for seniors, like taking walks and getting other types of exercise, can help, Schiff, who’s on staff at Jewish Family Services in Greenwich, Conn., points out that mental exercises are equally important.
“Mental exercises that involve new learning and are reasonably complex, varied and interesting can be beneficial,” she says. “Brain-stimulating exercises and mental activity increase the flow of blood, oxygen, and nutrients to the brain, helping delay cognitive decline.”
If you’re looking for inexpensive ways to keep your brain young, here’s what the experts suggest.
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