Description
As we age, we might notice we are forgetting things we used to remember well, or maybe it takes longer to complete mental tasks that used to be no problem. With one in nine people aged 45 years or older saying they’ve had memory loss or confusion, forgetfulness may seem normal. However, there are still ways to combat it. Learn ways to help exercise your mind to keep living a healthy, happy life.
Sarita Warrick, MD, is Optum New Mexico’s chief medical officer and a family physician. She believes strongly in preventive care, especially as we age, to help us live better, longer, and healthier lives. Warrick attended Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (now Rutgers University).