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"Successful Aging: A Neuroscientist Explores the Power and Potential of Our Lives" by Daniel Levitin  This is the book that could ignite your fire, giving you the inspiration and facts to embrace aging! I was captivated by Levitin’s discussion of Successful Aging (linked video) and can’t wait to read the book. We all need roadmaps for aging that will help us thrive.   o   Aging is a developmental stage that has advantages and disadvantages. o   There are ways to organize your life so that aging is more enjoyable. o   Aging well is often about proactively changing as well as adapting. This book is a valuable resource for you and your parents. 

Did you know that symptoms of concussion in young children might still present three months later? 🧠 In this new study, effects include headache, nausea, balance problems and drowsiness, but also behavioural symptoms unique to this age group, such as excessive irritability, increased crying and comfort-seeking. Find out more in this article from the Université de Montréal here: https://linktr.ee/abilio05

Did you know that symptoms of concussion in young children might still present three months later? 🧠 In this new study, effects include headache, nausea, balance problems and drowsiness, but also behavioural symptoms unique to this age group, such as excessive irritability, increased crying and comfort-seeking. Find out more in this article from the Université de Montréal here: https://linktr.ee/abilio05

Omega-3 intake linked to better cognitive health in older adults, study finds https://lnkd.in/gK_6YCp5

No surprises here then and what we also need to do is look at correllation with other skills such as binocular vision and visual processing and cognitive skills. #motorsensoryintegration #fitness #cognition #mentalhealth

A study published in the journal Psychology and Aging, analyzed data from over 14,000 people born between 1911 and 1974 who participated in the ongoing German Ageing Survey. Participants were asked a simple question: “At what age would you describe someone as old?” They found that the threshold people used to consider themselves and others as old is being pushed upward. This might be due to increased longevity and more focus on maintaining health. What we know to be true is that our perceptions of aging can actually have real impacts on health and well-being. Previous studies have shown that people who believe old age starts later tend to have better self-rated health and lower risks of heart disease and other illnesses. Conversely, perceiving the onset of old age as earlier is associated with worse health outcomes. I recently wrote a blog post titled, "I don't feel old." https://buff.ly/3WvqZYn

According to research on ageing, genetics count for 30-50% of physical and cognitive changes (John Rowe, prof at Columbia's school of Public Health. The rest depends on you: what you eat, your activity level, social engagement, and purpose. This means that you have more control over how you age than you may have thought. What are you doing to ensure your well--being? Please provide tips in the comments! #healthyageing #topsixtyoversixty

According to research on ageing, genetics count for 30-50% of physical and cognitive changes (John Rowe, prof at Columbia's school of Public Health. The rest depends on you: what you eat, your activity level, social engagement, and purpose. This means that you have more control over how you age than you may have thought. What are you doing to ensure your well--being? Please provide tips in the comments! #healthyageing #topsixtyoversixty

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Wed, 30th Oct 2024: A seminar by Tess Fitzpatrick and Theo Mills on how word retrieval evolves with ageing and dementia. Discover which aspects of the mental lexicon are most affected, and how this research can improve communication strategies. https://lnkd.in/dQwRXdeE