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Get ready for good news to help stave off mental decline! Here, you'll analyze the effects of physical, social, and mental activity on the aging brain. Ample evidence from communities with longer-than-average lifespans shows that getting plenty of exercise and maintaining a vibrant social life can help keep the mind sharp and the spirit young.
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See how the cognitive changes of aging relate to the biological changes discussed in the previous lectures. It turns out that regions of the brain associated with processing speed, executive function, and episodic memory are more susceptible to aging, which may explain why these cognitive functions are particularly susceptible to decline.
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Turn from the brain's structure to its activity. After reviewing how we study brain function via fMRI, Professor Polk shows you how brain activity changes as we age-and how these changes impact our memory, our ability to multitask, and more. Then, learn some good news about how the brain compensates for these changes.
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Explore the benefits of eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and omega-3 fatty acids and low in processed foods-like the Mediterranean, DASH, and MIND diets. Then, delve into the physiological effects of stress, trace the damage it creates throughout the body, and learn how to reduce stress to increase longevity.
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The Brain Fitness Program is based on the concepts of neuroplasticity--the ability of the brain to change, adapt, and even rewire itself. The brain can remain malleable or 'plastic' throughout life and by presenting the brain with the proper stimuli, most people can derive beneficial physical and functional change.
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Osteoporosis workout: Activities in this balanced exercise and relaxation program are done sitting in a chair or standing beside the chair. The program is designed to meet the special needs of senior citizens, arthritis sufferers, stroke patients and others needing slow, gentle movements.
Brain workout: "Research has found that certain types of movements keep the brain active and help it develop new neurological pathways. Television host Mary Ann...
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