In your war against wrinkles, you may find helpful weapons right in your kitchen cabinet. And they surely beat expensive surgical procedures, chemical peels, Botox, and tons of lotions, soaps, scrubs, toners, and creams to turn back the clock.

And what are these foods and their substances?

As the Baby Boomers in their 40s and 50s start looking to the future, they worry whether their own aging will bring one of its most feared consequences - mental decline.

According to the Harvard Men's Health Watch, here are nine ways we - men and women - can keep our minds sharp, even as we approach our golden years.

1. Get mental stimulation. Read, draw, take classes, and explore new hobbies. Brainy activities stimulate new connections between nerve cells and may even help the brain generate new cells.

As we get older, several aspects of our lives change. While we need seven to eight hours of shut-eye each night to maintain tip-top health and performance, sleep doesn’t come easily for some, especially our elders.

Is it "Father Time?" Or is it time to see a sleep specialist?