Comments on: Aging Well http://wellbeingandhealth.net/general-health/aging-well/ All aspects of wellbeing and health Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:39:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Evan http://wellbeingandhealth.net/general-health/aging-well/comment-page-1/#comment-1098 Evan Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:28:16 +0000 http://wellbeingandhealth.net/?p=276#comment-1098 The new research about staying mentally and physically nimble (and how they can help each other) certainly is good news. Thanks for taking the time to comment Maria. The new research about staying mentally and physically nimble (and how they can help each other) certainly is good news.

Thanks for taking the time to comment Maria.

]]> By: Maria - Never the Same River Twice http://wellbeingandhealth.net/general-health/aging-well/comment-page-1/#comment-1095 Maria - Never the Same River Twice Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:00:29 +0000 http://wellbeingandhealth.net/?p=276#comment-1095 Evan, your observations about the increased rigidity of elderly minds is supported not only by observation, but by scientific research. The good news is that we are more aware of these problems and more people seem motivated to exercise their brains in ways that ensure a richer old age. Even computer games like Brain Age can help with this. Just like physical exercise, staying <a>mentally nimble</a> takes commitment, but as you've seen, it's worth it. Evan, your observations about the increased rigidity of elderly minds is supported not only by observation, but by scientific research.

The good news is that we are more aware of these problems and more people seem motivated to exercise their brains in ways that ensure a richer old age. Even computer games like Brain Age can help with this. Just like physical exercise, staying mentally nimble takes commitment, but as you’ve seen, it’s worth it.

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