Posted to to Facebook on 13/1/2012 at 3:12 AM
Commenting on "Brain - use it or waste it!"
After more than a decade of observing many residents in nursing homes and retired people growing old, I come to a conclusion that living a quiet a life at old age accelerates dementia.
While over stress may cause mental and emotional collapse, without it may cause the brain to shut down. To be more precise, overcoming stress provides mental stimulation, which may involve activities requiring coordination and skills in planning and problem solving.
All form of mental and physical activities improves blood flow to the brain, which supplies oxygen to the brain cells essential for cell division, cells growth and prevents plaque-like substance to build-up which clogs the communication highway and suffocates healthy cells.
Commenting on "Brain - use it or waste it!"
After more than a decade of observing many residents in nursing homes and retired people growing old, I come to a conclusion that living a quiet a life at old age accelerates dementia.
While over stress may cause mental and emotional collapse, without it may cause the brain to shut down. To be more precise, overcoming stress provides mental stimulation, which may involve activities requiring coordination and skills in planning and problem solving.
All form of mental and physical activities improves blood flow to the brain, which supplies oxygen to the brain cells essential for cell division, cells growth and prevents plaque-like substance to build-up which clogs the communication highway and suffocates healthy cells.