Any of these can make you feel old. But these minor lapses in memory don't have to be an inevitable part of growing older.
Food can be a powerful cognitive aid.
But not just any food. One particular food group you should focus on to keep your mental powers potent is fruits and vegetables. And lots of them. In a study of elderly people, the participants who consumed the most fruits and vegetables and the least fat and cholesterol performed best on cognitive capacity tests. Other nutrient-rich sources of antioxidants include prunes, raisins, garlic, kale, raw spinach, tomatoes and dried apricots.