Want to stay sharp? This simple habit can boost your brainpower for decades
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Want to stay sharp? This simple habit can boost your brainpower for decades

Hindustan Times  

Cognitive skills like problem-solving and thinking are generally thought to develop in childhood, peak in the twenties, and start to decline by the thirties. A study published in Science Advances flipped this general narrative, revealing that literacy and numeracy skills do not start to decline in the thirties and, in fact, may continue improving into the forties. This is what the findings revealed: Cognitive skills don't decline as early as 30s, but keep improving at least till 40. Those who stay active, reading, writing, and using maths in everyday life, tend to have much better cognitive skills even in old age.

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Hindustan Times  

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India Today  

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India TV News  

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8 years, 9 months ago

Exercise in middle age key to preventing cognitive decline: Australian study

China Daily  

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Keeping busy is good for the ageing brain finds new study

Hindustan Times  

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9 years ago

Don't forget! Exercise may slow brain aging by 10 years

India TV News  

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9 years, 10 months ago

How to Build a Bolder Brain With Age

Huff Post  

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Daily Mail  

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No proof lifestyle changes can prevent mental decline
14 years, 9 months ago

No proof lifestyle changes can prevent mental decline

China Daily  

A new study has failed to find any conclusive evidence that lifestyle changes can prevent cognitive decline in older adults. The expert review also found insufficient evidence to recommend any drugs or dietary supplements that could prevent or slow cognitive decline. However, given that there is at least some evidence for positive effects from some of these lifestyle changes, plus …

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