Dynamic Brain

Why Dynamic Brain? The number of Americans over the age of 65 is projected to increase from 40.2 million in 2010 to 88.5 million in 2050. Many of these individuals will experience cognitive changes that accompany aging. Experts now believe that a decline in cognitive function begins in healthy, educated adults relatively early in adulthood, most likely by the age of 50-60. This decline may range from subtle changes, which are considered normal, to mild cognitive impairment to dementia. However, even normal cognitive changes can affect an older adult’s day to day functioning.Fortunately, scientific research is uncovering the mechanisms by which different lifestyle habits either accelerate brain aging or foster healthy brain aging - “… considerable evidence has accumulated demonstrating that the amount, type, and frequency of dietary energy intake, and energy expenditure (exercise), are major determinants of brain health throughout the life course.”  For example, research shows that aero