Healthy Brain Aging: Evidence Based Methods to Preserve Brain Function and Prevent Dementia, an Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine

Volume 26-1

von Abhilash K Desai

Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

This issue examines what is a healthy aging brain and covers preventive measures for succesful cognitive aging. Topics covered include: A road map to healthy aging brain; Cardiovascular risk factors, cerebrovascular disease burden and healthy aging brain; Healthy aging brain: Impact of head injury, alcohol and environmental toxins; Healthy aging brain: What has sleep go to do with it?; Endocrine aspects of healthy aging brain; Healthy aging brain: Role of exercise and physically active lifestyle; Healthy aging brain: Role of nutrition and nutritional supplements; Healthy aging brain: Role of cognitive reserve, cognitive stimulation and cognitive exercises; Healthy aging brain: Impact of positive and negative emotions; Dementia risk predictor. Are we there yet?; Potential future neuroprotective therapies for neurodegenerative disorders and stroke; Healthy aging brain: Importance of promoting resilience and creativity.

• Themen: Medizin Medizinische Spezialgebiete Geriatrie
• ISBN: 9781437718225
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 28.02.2010
• Größe: 236 x 156 mm
• Verlag: Elsevier Health Sciences