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Originally Posted by Ygrec23
I find accurate, adequate and realistic life-extension information, specifically for seniors with mind problems, hard to find and assess.
...seniors with mind problems have a different relationship with unhealthy habits than do others. The need for instant gratification is stronger among seniors with mind problems (I believe), many of whom (certainly including myself) rely on unhealthy habits for some relief from mental pain or discomfort.
It would be easier for me, at least, to try to get rid of these bad habits if I knew there was still, at my age, a real payoff, a real advantage...serious statistical backup for quantitative improvements in quality and length of life.
I just want to try to do things that will keep me alive and walking around longer.
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I re-read your post and gathered up some more goodies. It might seem silly since I'm only 26 but as an optimistic futurist I think about quality life extension very often.
After mulling it over, I've come to the conclusion that video games are indeed your best, realistic, affordable, accessible and researched means of exercising and improving your mind and mood while tricking your brain into thinking it's your new "bad habit" and better then your old ones.
Here's some hard science via Google Scholar:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2827817/
http://www.springerlink.com/content/kkq7310322774735/
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/1...88.2011.625218
Here's some general info:
http://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/f...keep-you-young
http://www.mastersofhealthcare.com/b...nline-and-off/