Research-Backed Memory Help for Adults
When you feel like you’re losing your edge or your cognitive abilities are beginning to decline, you may search everywhere for SOMETHING to help. Getting memory help is a great way to prolong your confidence and quality of life as you get older! Here are some research-backed methods for helping yourself or loved ones maintain cognitive abilities as you age:
#1: Skip Processed Foods
A recent study found that just replacing a small portion of daily processed food with a whole-food alternative may reduce risk of dementia by 34-39%. Nourishing your brain and body with healthy fats, whole grains, complex carbs, and plenty of protein can help keep your thinking sharp.
#2: Stay Physically Active
Keeping your body in shape has benefits for your brain, too! Physical activity reduces your risk of developing dementia and memory loss by a significant amount. It can be hard to find year-round options, so here are some indoor exercise options you can do at any age, in any season!
#3: Stay Socially Engaged
Set aside regular times to engage with friends or family in order to keep your brain strong and healthy! According to neurologist Dr. Kellyann Niotis, “People who engage in regular social activities also have more memory-protective proteins and are more likely to feel a sense of meaning in life – all of which are important to brain health.”
#4: Targeted Brain Strengthening
At LearningRx, we’ve done extensive research on how the brain works and how to strengthen cognitive skills. Cognitive skill training is supported by an ever-increasing body of research. We’re finding that it can not only improve your memory, but also strengthen your brain’s neuroplasticity (ability to adapt, grow, and change) as well as your quality of life and mental outlook.
In a recent study, the rate of cognitive decline decreased AND memory improved in adults over 50 after completing LearningRx training. Some fMRI scans confirmed the change. There were visible changes in brain connectivity that correlated with changes in performance on tasks and assessments.
So what does this mean?
Your brain has the ability to make new connections and get stronger no matter your age. And brain training is an efficient and effective way to bring about more growth in a short amount of time!
What Makes Brain Training Different
Reading, doing puzzles, playing games, and doing mental activities are great for people of all ages. But the reality is that without a targeted approach, these things will not have the same benefits as a skilled brain trainer helping to build your skills.
You use a personal trainer or physical therapist to build your physical strength and target weak areas. Brain training takes a similar approach to memory help, thinking skills, and cognitive abilities as you age.
If you want to learn more about our programs for adults, reach out to us today! We’d love to share more about what brain training can do to help people of all ages feel and function at their best.
