Abstract: . . .  are ways to keep your mind healthy and active as you age. Take these tips to heart and youll be begging to take an IQ test on your 90th birthday. Eat right. Malnutrition is a contribu- tor tobrain loss. Eating a well-balanced dietprovidesthe nutrients yourmindand body need to stay sharp. Be sure to get plenty of vitamins E, C and B12, which recentstudies haveshown tobebeneficial in protecting against dementia. Exerciseregularly. . . .
. . .  oxygen, your brain cannot perform to its fullest ability. Physical activity also reduces stress and improves your mood, both crucial to staving off cognitive decline. Socialize. Research suggests that the more social you are, the less likely you are to develop dementia. A recent Swedish study found that seniors who stay socially active are about 30 percent less likely to develop Alzheimers dis- ease compared with those who do . . .
. . .  to idealist.org , bigbrothersbigsisters.org or volunteer.gov/gov , just toname a few. FiveWays toBuild Your Brain Power Research shows that normal cognitive decline may occur as the brain shrinks and loses neurons as it ages. Causes of accelerated cognitive loss include Alzheimers disease, Parkinsons disease and senile dementia. While treatments are now available for such conditions, age-related cognitive decline is . . .
. . .  oxygen, your brain cannot perform to its fullest ability. Physical activity also reduces stress and improves your mood, both crucial to staving off cognitive decline. Socialize. Research suggests that the more social you are, the less likely you are to develop dementia. A recent Swedish study found that seniors who stay socially active are about 30 percent less likely to develop Alzheimers dis- ease compared with those who do . . .
. . .  common. Cardiac rehab is ultimately an extension of a physicians care. Blood pressure and cholesterol are con- stantly monitored, and specialists are by the patients side looking for any abnormalities or new symptoms. Cardiac rehabilitation is individu- alized fine-tuning for the best outcome of that patient, Lui says. Its the key to good ongoing surveillance and management by the physician, which results in a longer and healthier life  . . .
. . .  2 Eating More to Lose More 4 Cardiac Rehab: Life after a Heart Attack 8 Meet Our Physicains Non-P ro fit Or g . US P ostage P AID Smar t Health Health Beat is published . . .
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