Do Brain Training Programs Actually Preserve Cognitive Abilities?

The research on Brain Training Programs so far has not found they can delay or prevent brain decline.

Most of these programs focus on practicing one cognitive task that will help you have better memory and intelligence.

Observational studies noted a link between engagement in cognitive activities like reading and doing crossword puzzles helped to lower risk for dementia. From there spun off the Brain Training Programs. 

Researchers assumed the more you engage your brain, the less likely its abilities would deteriorate. The problem is those studies focused on people with higher education and healthier habits who already scored a lower risk for dementia.

Nonetheless many companies developed brain training programs online and offline claiming their products were scientifically proven and clinically tested along with cited research often flawed. For example, the studies some of these companies cited often lacked an appropriate comparison group or sufficient follow-up to measure possible cognitive decline.

The largest and longest of these studies combined cognitive training with exercise and diet. This makes it hard to determine the true contribution of the brain exercises. Better studies are needed. source: Harvard Health Newsletters

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How to Build Resilience to Help Cope With Stress in Our Older Years

In our older years we experience many stressful transitions such as:

• health problems
• job changes or loss
• income changes 
• loss of loved ones
• isolation or separation from friends
• grown children
• grandchildren

It is important we adjust to these changes in healthy ways as it often determines what life will look like moving forward. Many people live longer these days and we want to make the most of these years so people can thrive.

Resilience is coping with stress in a positive way and has many health benefits which are:

• longevity
• lower rates of depression
• greater satisfaction with life
• a sense of control
• helps people feel more positive in general

A lack of resilience may result in harmful health consequences such as:

• high blood pressure
• a weakened immune system
• anxiety
• depression
• insomnia
• heartburn
• indigestion
• heart disease

Some people are naturally resilient while others need to learn the skills of resilience. Many hospitals offer classes in resilience building. You can also try some of the following resilience building techniques:

• Meditate: Meditation techniques helps lower blood pressure, heart rate, breathing rate, oxygen consumption and stress hormones. Try yoga, tai chi, meditation, guided imagery or deep breathing exercises
• Reframe your situation: See the positive or upside rather than the negative and downside of situations
• Lean on your social network of friends and family as these are important stress buffers
• Cultivate positive thinking: During stressful times, focus on 3 things that are going well or 3 things you are grateful for each day. It could be as simple as enjoying a cup of coffee, a special food treat or having a nice chat on the phone.
• Laugh more: Laughter is good medicine. It can decrease stress hormones and boost the immune system. Watch a funny movie, read a funny book.
• Be optimistic: Think of a positive outcome. Visualize the positive qualities of situations that stress you.

Keep in mind that stress takes an extra physical and/or emotional toll on your body. Boost your overall health and you will  have more strength to endure the stressful situation when they arrive. Three important pillars for good overall health are:

• exercise
• eating right
• getting enough sleep

Aerobic exercise helps battle stress by:

• boosting the body's natural feel-good chemicals
• uses up stress hormones
• protects brain cells
• lowers blood pressure

Aim for 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity activity.

Maintain a diet full of healthy whole foods such as:

• vegetables
• fruits
• nuts
• whole grains
• fish

Sleep deprivation can reduce the immune system's function that can lead to difficulties with memory, attention, decision making, and learning new information. Everyone copes better with stress when they are rested. Your sleep goal should be 7 to 8 hours per night.

If you will work on one or more of these resilience-boosting skills every day you will gain resilience in coping with life's stressful situations. The more  you practice these, the better you will become at dealing with stress.

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