For many, these mental lapses usually begin in our 40s, or as Ilchi Lee would put it, our “roaring 40s,” a time when the brain faces increasing danger of decline.
Research has shown that in some people the parts of the brain involved in memory and cognitive function start losing their ability to perform as early as their 40s. However, there is a lot we can do to slow down the process, if not prevent it.
According to Jeff Victoroff, M.D., associate professor of clinical neurology at the Keck School and director of neurobehavior at Rancho Los Amigos, “we are long overdue in recognizing a simple fact: Cognitive loss is largely preventable. This is a watershed point in our understanding of dementia.”
Take a look at yourself inside and out. Look in the mirror. Do you work out? Do you eat a balanced diet? Do you challenge yourself to experience new things? These all have an effect on your brain and how well it functions. You have the power to control at least 70 percent of your aging process by making positive lifelong choices.
Both Victoroff and Ilchi Lee agree that exercising, getting eight hours of rest, lowering stress and challenging your brain at new activities are the key ingredients to slowing the rate of cognitive decline in your brain.
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