One
of the best ways to keep your brain sharp as you get older may
be to stay busy, according to new research. While scientists have previously
recommended engaging inmentally challenging activities,
a new study suggests
that keeping a packed schedule may offer similar benefits.
In
a survey of over 300 people participating in the Dallas Lifespan Brain Study,
study authors found that among adults over the age of 50, having a busy
schedule was associated with better brain processing, improved memory,
sharper reasoning and better vocabulary.
People
in the study ranged from 50 to 89 years old, and the positive effect of
busyness on the brain was consistent across age. This, the study authors
conclude, suggests that keeping a busy lifestyle is important in middle age
as well as old age.
JKS
Weerasekera
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Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Keeping a busy schedule may benefit the brain
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