Simple Ways to Ward Off Dementia

Researchers from the University of South Australia assessed the 24-hour activity patterns of people over age 60.

If you want to focus on brain health, consider how you spend your downtime. When it comes to brain health, new research found that the context or type of activity individuals engage in matters.

Researchers from the University of South Australia assessed the 24-hour activity patterns of people over age 60. Mentally stimulating behaviors, such as reading, listening to music, praying, crafting and playing a musical instrument as well as social behaviors like chatting with others are beneficial for memory and thinking abilities.