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6 Easy Activities For Seniors To Boost Brain And
Bones Health
By Home Care Assistance Lancaster
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• A growing body of evidence indicates that
  there is a close connection between brain health
  and bone health. In fact, boosting your cognitive
  function may help you avoid fractures. The
  following are six activities that can help
  strengthen both your brain and your bones.

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Never Stop Learning

• Cognitive function affects balance. Research
  shows that cognitive decline increases the risk
  of falls. The best way to keep the brain sharp
  and slow the rate of cognitive decline is to keep
  exercising the brain. Some ways you can do this
  include researching a topic online. taking
  an adult education class to learn a new skill.
  read as much as possible, or play brain-teaser
  games or work crossword or Sudoku puzzles.

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Make Sleep a Priority

• A good nights sleep is like a restart button
  for your entire body. Rapid eye movement or REM
  sleep helps the brain form, organize, and
  consolidate memories. There is also evidence that
  sleep can benefit bone density since this is when
  the bones heal and regenerate the fastest.

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Eat a Brain and Bone-Smart Diet

• Both your brain and your bones thrive on a diet
  high in omega-3 fatty acids and healthy
  carbohydrates. Examples of foods you should
  include in your diet include nuts and seeds
  salmon legumes sweet potatoes
  strawberries tomatoes mangoes asparagus
  apples whole grains.

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Get Out and About

• Even people who are naturally introverted need a
  certain amount of socialization to stay
  physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy.
  One study involving more than 2,200 elderly women
  showed that maintaining an active social network
  lowered the risk of Alzheimers and other forms
  of dementia.
• While it may sometimes feel draining, it is
  important to make a point of getting together
  with family and friends on a regular basis.

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Look Toward the Future

• Making plans and working toward them creates a
  sense of purpose. Regardless of whether the plan
  is big or small, having direction and taking
  positive steps toward a goal creates a sense of
  optimism. On a physical level, the process of
  planning something pleasurable increases levels
  of the neurotransmitter dopamine, which regulates
  emotional responses and controls the reward and
  pleasure center of the brain.

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Stay Physically Active

• Exercise triggers a positive feedback loop in
  the brain. The brain releases dopamine, which can
  improve mood and alleviate depression. The
  improved blood and oxygen flow to the brain can
  also boost cognitive function. Exercise also
  stimulates new bone growth and can even benefit
  your cardiovascular health.

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