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Fountain Hills Pediatrics & Internal Medicine and Esthetique MediSpa
Greetings!
This month we will focus on memory loss and sleep issues. Memory loss can be devastating. Leading a person to lose their independence and enjoyment with their loved ones. Here are some tips to keep your mind sharp and get a good night's sleep!

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1. Exercise directly benefits brain cells by increasing blood and oxygen flow in the brain.  

 

2. Diet that emphasizes vegetables, fruits and fat-free or low-fat dairy products; includes whole grains, fish, poultry, beans, seeds, nuts, and vegetable oils; and limits sodium, sweets, sugary beverages, and red meats.


3. There appears to be a strong link between future risk of Alzheimer's and serious head trauma, especially when injury involves loss of consciousness. You can help reduce your risk of Alzheimer's by protecting your head.

    • Wear a seat belt
    • Use a helmet when participating in sports
    • "Fall-proof" your home.

4. Psychoactive sedative medications like ambien, xanax, valium, klonipin, ativan have been linked to poor health outcomes for older people, including cognitive decline, falls and general "fogginess".

  

references: http://www.alz.org/

sleep 

Need a Good Night's Sleep?  

JAMA Internal Medicine February 16,2015

*Engaging in mindfulness awareness practices may be more helpful for older people who have trouble sleeping.

 

Mindfulness meditation involves focusing on your breathing and then bringing your mind's attention to the present without drifting into concerns about the past or future. It helps you break the train of your everyday thoughts to evoke the relaxation response, using whatever technique feels right to you.

To elicit the relaxation response, try these two simple steps:

Step 1: Choose a calming focus.

Good examples are your breath, a sound ("Om"), a short prayer, a positive word (such as "relax" or "peace"), or a phrase ("breathing in calm, breathing out tension"; "I am relaxed"). If you choose a sound, repeat it aloud or silently as you inhale or exhale.

Step 2: Let go and relax.

Don't worry about how you're doing. When you notice your mind has wandered, simply take a deep breath or say to yourself "thinking, thinking" and gently return your attention to your chosen focus. 
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