Brain Health and Well-Being in Older Adults: The Impact of Lifestyle Interventions-View Presentation

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The symposium focused on brain health and well-being in older adults, highlighting the impact of lifestyle interventions. Dr. Seba Hussein Crowder discussed how physical and cognitive activity can delay cognitive decline, emphasizing that healthy aging is influenced by lifestyle choices. Dr. John Baer from Duke University highlighted the importance of diet, discussing the benefits of Mediterranean and DASH diets for cognitive health. He pointed out that these diets improve heart health and potentially cognitive function due to their nutritional components, such as micronutrients, polyphenols, and omega-3 fatty acids. Dr. Ebony Dix from Yale focused on sleep's impact on brain health, explaining how poor sleep affects concentration and immune system function. She emphasized the importance of consistent sleep patterns, addressing contributory lifestyle factors like physical activity and diet. Lastly, Dr. Helen Kilman discussed mindfulness's role in brain health for older adults. While generally positive effects on emotional well-being were noted, current research doesn't support its use for cognitive concerns like dementia. She emphasized the importance of personalized patient care, encouraging clinicians to consider individual patient needs and context in treatment plans. Overall, the symposium stressed that adopting healthier lifestyle practices including balanced diets, regular physical activity, adequate sleep, and mindfulness can contribute to improved cognitive health and a better quality of life for older adults.

Keywords

brain health

older adults

lifestyle interventions

cognitive decline

physical activity

Mediterranean diet

DASH diet

sleep patterns

micronutrients

mindfulness

emotional well-being

personalized patient care