The most recent studies demonstrate that age-related brain decline is not inevitable and can be reversed. You can now take concrete action to prevent or delay age-related brain decline and the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.
The results of the Advanced Cognitive Training for Independent and Vital Elderly (ACTIVE) research project, funded by the National Institute of Health (NIH), prove that a brain training program can improve seniors’ brain performance for several years. In a large-scale experiment conducted in various US cities, over 2,800 adults participated in a training program for memory, reasoning and the speed of information management. After engaging in 10 hours of training over a 6-week period, the participants demonstrated an improvement in cognitive performance that even persisted 5 years after the training was completed.
Current scientific data suggest that, in addition to maintaining high levels of brain activity among seniors, brain training can slow the a devastating illness that affects nearly 8% of people over 65 years of age, and over 40% of those over 85.
Although we used to believe that Alzheimer’s disease was essentially a genetic or family-related disease, more recent studies confirm that genetics are only 33% responsible for triggering Alzheimer’s disease. The environment, lack of brain stimulation and of regular physical training, as well as poor lifestyle choices bear 66% of the responsibility.
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