Healthy ageing: A guide on how to improve your physical and mental wellness

Mental exercise: Learning a game like chess actually stimulates brain function and reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s. Photo: AFP

Dr Mehrdad Ayati synthesises his experience and the latest research on nutrition, exercise and geriatric medicine into a book that emphasises healthy lifestyle choices.

When geriatrician Mehrdad Ayati first met Lee Katz in 2011, he encountered yet another patient – and her spouse – who were in despair over the conflicting and contradictory information they received in her care.