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Adulthood is a never ending cycle of struggling to make ends meet while also trying to maintain a work-life balance. But as we age and step into the later phases of our lives, our routines slow down, responsibilities take a back seat, and so does physical activity. On top of that, issues like memory loss and cognitive health problems start surfacing as well. In the midst of all this, it’s essential that your senior loved ones are understood, loved, heard, cared for, and, more importantly, befriended. Research  has shown that social interaction has a positive correlation with health among the elderly. This means that the more socially active they are, the healthier and happier they’ll be. Why do senior loved ones need socialization? Irrespective of age, loneliness can induce  mental stress and depression. Social belonging is as important a human need as food, clothes, and shelter are. By the time people enter their senior years, their children are occupied with ...

It’s well known that a healthy diet is crucial for maintaining a healthy body, but only recently have we discovered the effectiveness of nutrition in combating cognitive decline in seniors. According to a study  carried out by an international team of researchers, seniors that maintained a healthy diet compared to those who didn’t experienced a 25% reduced risk of cognitive decline. In this article, we present the top 4 brain-boosting foods that help stave off cognitive decline in older adults. Berries Phytochemicals found in fruits and vegetables alleviate inflammation and oxidative stress in the brain, reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Out of all these fruits and vegetables, berries  have been noted to have a particularly strong protective effect on the brain. Several kinds of berries are known to reverse or slow down age-related decline in animal brain functioning. Also, initial results seem to indicate that pomegranate and blueberries can improve memory...