Neurological Health / myLot

United States

December 1, 2006 11:15pm CST

There have been a lot of studies lately that prove that doing things like crossword puzzles or sudoku can cause a longer, healthier mental life and can prevent diseases like Alzheimers. Awareness needs to be spread about these preventative steps. I have tried to tell my parents about this, but neither seem interested. Do you think if more older people knew about these studies that they would take advantage?

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alchemistrx

@alchemistrx (2547)

• Philippines

2 Dec 06

I'm sure puzzles would help mentally old people with Alzheimer's disease.My mother does crossword puzzles everyday to help her not forget the words and their meanings.It's best that we expose them to things they should remember.

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smf210

@smf210 (102)

• United States

3 Dec 06

no it does not help people who have the disease, but it can help people who are not suffering from the disease hold it off for a while. There is no cure, and certainly puzzels can not make it go away, but they are a preventative measure that have been proven to work. I wish your mother well and thank you so much for your response.

alchemistrx

@alchemistrx (2547)

• Philippines

3 Dec 06

Thanks for the comment. I should have reword my post.There are missing information that I didn't post. The thing is my mother don't have Alzheimer's disease and you're right doing puzzles is a preventive measure for those who don't have the disease. Thanks..

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Idlewild

@Idlewild (6090)

• United States

3 Dec 06

I would hope so. I read a book called Preventing Alzheimer's a few years ago that talked about mental exercises as well as foods, etc. that are believed to help prevent the disease. I'm trying to use as many of the techniques as I can.

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smf210

@smf210 (102)

• United States

4 Dec 06

I wish you and your family well. it is a terrible illness taht no one should have to suffer. I am glad that the word of how to stay mentally healthy is getting around! Thank you so much for the feedback.

cdirock

@cdirock (289)

• United States

7 Dec 06

I agree with you... doing those kinds of puzzles probably does help the mind keep sharp. I love doing sudoku and its such a big thing now too.

@kerbausama (1335)

• Malaysia

7 Dec 06

i think it need to start from early age.actually we just need read more so that our brain or impulses always work on or functions.

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