Still Sharp at 94 — and How You Can Be Too

When my mother was in a nursing home prior to her passing in 2015 at age 94, every visit began the same way.
I’d pop my head into her room and say, “Hi Mom! How are you?”

She’d smile and reply, “Well, Sher, I hurt from head to toe—but I still know who you are!”

Age-related cognitive decline is a very real and scary thing. My mother and I were both so grateful that her mind stayed sharp right to the end.

The truth is, “brain slipping” isn’t inevitable. You can take powerful steps to help protect your memory and mental clarity as you age.

Here are 5 proven strategies to help keep your brain sharp for years to come:

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🧬 Sharp Brain Strategy #1: Get Enough Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Did you know your brain is about 60% fat? Those fats need constant replenishing—and deficiencies can lead to fatigue, memory problems, mood disorders, and even Alzheimer’s.

Your brain especially relies on omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA), which are mostly found in fatty fish. But since few of us eat fish daily, supplementation can make a big difference.

That’s why many people turn to VitalMega-3, which provides:

• 1,200 mg of omega-3s per serving

• 600 mg EPA + 400 mg DHA for brain and nervous system support

👉 Keeping your omega-3 levels balanced supports clear thinking, focus, and memory.

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🥦 Sharp Brain Strategy #2: Eat Fiber-Rich Foods

Fiber doesn’t just support digestion—it also supports your brain health.

Studies show that fiber-rich foods trigger production of butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid that helps reduce inflammation and delay brain aging.

So pile your plate with:

• Fresh fruits and veggies

• Beans and legumes

• Whole grains

Your gut (and your brain!) will thank you.

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🚶♀️ Sharp Brain Strategy #3: Move Your Body

Exercise isn’t just for your heart or waistline—it’s also for your brain.

Research consistently shows that regular physical activity improves memory and cognitive function, especially in older adults.

You don’t have to join a gym. Even brisk walking counts! The key is to move daily and get your blood flowing to nourish your brain.

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🧫 Sharp Brain Strategy #4: Nourish Both of Your Microbiomes

Here’s something fascinating: your brain has its own microbiome, just like your gut!
Bacteria inside brain cells help support neurons, and they communicate constantly with your gut through the gut-brain axis—a powerful network of signals.

What affects one directly affects the other.

That’s why maintaining a healthy gut microbiome is critical for brain health. A broad-spectrum probiotic like Super Shield helps support balance in both areas, keeping communication lines strong.

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🧩 Sharp Brain Strategy #5: Challenge Your Mind

As the saying goes, “If you don’t use it, you lose it.”
Your brain thrives on stimulation—so keep it active!

Read books, do crosswords or puzzles, learn a new skill, or test yourself with fun challenges like this quick 15-question brain teaser quiz below.

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🧠 The Brain Teaser Challenge

Can you solve these? (Answers below!)

1. What gets smaller every time it takes a bath?

2. What word contains 26 letters but only has three syllables?

3. If 2 is company and 3 is a crowd, what are 4 and 5?

4. What goes up but never comes down?

5. You’ll find me in Mercury, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus—but never Neptune or Venus. What am I?

6. I have a head like a cat and feet like a cat, but I’m not a cat. What am I?

7. I have no life, but I can die. What am I?

8. I make a loud sound when I’m changing. I get bigger but weigh less. What am I?

9. A bus driver goes the wrong way down a one-way street. He passes the cops, but they don’t stop him. Why?

10. You see a boat filled with people. It hasn’t sunk, but when you look again, there’s not a single person on board. Why?

11. Two fathers and two sons are in a car, yet there are only three people. How?

12. It has keys but no locks, space but no room. You can enter but can’t go inside. What is it?

13. I’m an odd number. Take away one letter and I become even. What number am I?

14. It belongs to you, but your friends use it more. What is it?

15. A cowboy rode into town on Friday, stayed three nights, and left on Friday. How?

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🧩 Answers

1. A bar of soap

2. Alphabet

3. Nine

4. Age

5. The letter R

6. A kitten

7. A battery

8. Popcorn

9. He was walking

10. All the people were married

11. Grandfather, father, and son

12. A keyboard

13. Seven

14. Your name

15. His horse’s name was Friday

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To your sharp brain health,
Sherry Brescia