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Mental fitness in old age

Fifty is the new thirty – a lifestyle magazine recently postulated. And without a doubt: staying young and feeling that way is a much-desired and sought-after lifestyle these days. A key pillar of this attitude to life, in addition to physical fitness, is mental fitness. How can you maintain mental performance into old age?

Older people often suffer from a decline in mental fitness with age, especially memory. But it doesn't have to be this way. After all, there are the right exercises for every age to get your brain cells working again. Maintaining and maintaining mental fitness into old age requires only a few minutes a day. The brain can be effectively trained for years.

Think about the future sooner with the right diet

The brain, in particular, requires our attention as we age. Plasticity, the ability to form new connections and thus retain knowledge, declines over the years. This usually doesn't happen overnight, but rather is a gradual process. In particular, a lack of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids is considered a cause of the decline in cognitive performance and brain function. On the one hand, the need for many of these substances increases with age, and on the other, the ability to absorb micronutrients from food decreases.

Important nutrients for good concentration and memory are, above all, B vitamins, folic acid, but also vitamins D, E, and zinc. Therefore, it's important to think about the future early on and ensure adequate intake. This can be achieved through a proper diet, which should include plenty of vegetables and fruit, as well as whole-grain products.

Cognitive performance and reaction speed can also be supported by a sophisticated nutrient mix like BRAINEFFECT FOCUS with vitamins B5, B12, iron, and zinc. Providing the brain with omega-3 fatty acids is especially important as we age. So, if you want to do something good for your brain in old age, try KRILL BOOST made from Antarctic krill!

Brain performance declines from age 30

Once a person reaches the age of 30, their brain performance begins to decline. Of course, no one flips a switch on their 30th birthday and suddenly they can't remember anything or concentrate anymore, but gradually and slowly, their work pace begins to slow, their ability to concentrate diminishes, and their memory may exhibit lapses. On the other hand, there are 80-year-olds who can still solve difficult math problems and have never forgotten their key. So how can mental fitness vary so much that some people have severe concentration problems or struggle to remember things as early as 40, while others maintain seemingly perfect mental fitness well into old age?

According to scientists and researchers in this field, the key to maintaining mental fitness is a healthy mix of physical fitness, a healthy diet, and brain training. To increase and maintain brain performance and mental fitness, it is important to set yourself regular tasks. If time is tight alongside work and family commitments, it is advisable to schedule a training program into your daily routine on specific days. For example, you could train your memory for an hour every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. If you keep yourself organized, you are guaranteed to find a way to do the exercises regularly. Because this is precisely where another secret to mental fitness lies: regularity and consistency. Only those who work at it with discipline will be able to benefit from success, even in old age.

Can lost mental fitness be restored?

Anyone who spends a long time in the hospital and is later allowed to go home will notice that their legs no longer work properly. This is because muscles atrophy when they are not used. However, with targeted rehabilitation programs, it is easily possible to restore muscle strength. The same applies to mental fitness. There are many books available online and in bookstores about improving mental fitness and how to maintain it into old age. These books explain exercises, offer suggestions, and provide specific strategies for developing a completely individualized training program. This way, everyone, regardless of age, has the opportunity to do a workout tailored to their needs. If you would like to work out in a brain gym, don't put it off. The sooner you start the exercises, the longer the effects will last. In addition to the exercises, you should also ensure you consume sufficient low-calorie fluids, eat a healthy diet, and get plenty of exercise in the fresh air.

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