Cognitive Decline: Signs, Causes, and Prevention

[daydream]

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/wellness/new-study-reveals-aromatherapy-can-lead-to-huge-benefits-in-older-adults/ss-AA1fds7T

 

2 hours a day for 6 months

The group that received olfactory enrichment did so for two hours every night over a period of six months, and during that time their memories “skyrocketed” according to a press release from the University of California Irvine on the new research. 

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Skyrocketing memories

So, just how much did memories skyrocket according to the researchers? Well, those who received olfactory enrichment during the study enjoyed a 226% increase in their cognitive capacity over those in the study's control group according to the researchers. 

 

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[Tortuga]

I love the smell of coffee in the morning...

[Mike047]

Good point. The smell of coffee is more addictive than the drink. Who can walk past a coffee house when they are roasting coffee beans?

[daydream]

Playing games on electronic devices

https://www.crazygames.com/game/words-of-wonders

 

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Words of Wonders is a crossword puzzle where you connect letters to reveal hidden words. Test your vocabulary and find all the words to progress and reach more challenging levels. Will you become a master wordsmith in this delightful word game?

Edited May 12, 2024 by daydream

[daydream]

Studies show that muscle is key in preventing cognitive decline

Amino acids

Protein is not just protein. Every source contains an array of amino acids (string pictured). The diversity of an amino acid profile is the prime benefit of consuming protein. This is why relying on plant protein alone can be very difficult, as the amino acids from non-animal sources are limited.

 

 

Animal vs. Plant Protein — What’s the Difference?

It’s important that people eating a vegetarian or vegan diet enjoy a variety of plant protein sources to ensure they’re getting all the essential amino acids

[FionaM]

I just did a 3 week dementia course for my CPD points as a nurse. I work specifically in aged care and am always wanting to learn ways to help my residents.
I work primarily in the dementia residential home.
One thing I learned was, people always say to keep your mind active by puzzles etc. But what helps slow the progress of some dementias is to do things differently. This forces you to wire new pathways in your brain. So if there is a cell death your used to getting to that "memory, or thought, or idea, or action" by going another route in your brain.
For example of you write with your right hand, try occasionally to write with your left. If you drive a certain way home from work everyday then go a different route.
The idea is to get out of patterns to create new pathways.

Anyway, that's what I found very interesting.

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[Mike047]

Some fascinating points here, Fiona, and being an older person I appreciate the reminder to keep up mental exercising by searching for the mental backroads and occasionally leaving the mental highways. Often challenging but good to keep doing. Thanks.

[Tortuga]

10 hours ago, FionaM said:

If you drive a certain way home from work everyday then go a different route.

The next time I get lost driving home; I'll tell my wife I was taking a different route on purpose.