These activities could help postpone Alzheimer’s by 5 years, study suggests

Lifelong Learning Might Lower Your Risk of Developing Alzheimer's Disease, a New Study Suggests

While the research does not point to a direct, causal link, it hints that activities like reading, writing and playing games might help extend cognitive function

These activities could help postpone Alzheimer’s by 5 years, study suggests

The survey, one of the largest of its kind, promotes the idea that the texture of daily life can leave a measurable imprint on the aging brain.

Lifelong Learning Linked to 38% Lower Alzheimer’s Risk

A new study links lifelong “cognitive enrichment” to delayed Alzheimer’s and mild cognitive impairment. Taking part in mentally engaging activities across the lifespan, including reading, writing, and learning a new language, may be linked to a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease and a slower rate of cognitive decline. That is the conclusion of a study [...]

Simple Lifelong Habits Can Cut Your Alzheimer's Risk by 38%, Study Finds

A lifetime of engaging with language and the written word – including reading books, writing, and learning languages – could be one of the best ways to keep your mind sharp and delay or prevent dementia, according to a new study.