A Hobby That Could Ward Off Dementia

A study analyzed 10,000 adults over age 70 for ten years.

New research has found that an easy to achieve hobby could potentially ward off dementia. A study analyzed 10,000 adults over age 70 for ten years. They found that those who took part in more literacy activities like keeping a journal, writing letters or using a computer were 11 per cent less likely to develop dementia. Mental activities such as playing games, cards or chess and doing crosswords or puzzles had a 9 percent reduced risk. Artistic things like woodwork, painting, drawing or listening to music had a 7 percent decrease.