Whether you want to be a Jeopardy! champion or just need to remember where you parked your car, here are 11 things you can do right now to turn your mind from a sieve into a steel trap. From MentalFloss.com. (Image: Pixabay)
Avoid dementia: Stop drinking, keep reading, take naps
Everyone over 50 fears “the big A” — Altzheimer’s Disease, says brain neuroscientist Dr. Richard Restak. But Dr. Restak says that simple and practical lifestyle steps can keep your brain younger and active, as well as delay onset of dementia. The Guardian reports. (Photo: Pixabay.com)
Keep your brain active and strong as you age
Many of us worry about losing cognitive function as we age, but that’s hardly inevitable. By paying attention to our overall wellness and adopting some healthy habits, we can keep our brain nimble and active. This article from the National Institutes of Health suggests how. (Photo: oddharmonic, Creative Commons)
12 ways to keep your brain young and healthy
Every brain changes with age, and mental function changes along with it. Mental decline is common, but simple everyday steps can go a long way in keeping your brain young and healthy, says his article from Harvard Medical School. (Photo: Oddharmonic, Creative Commons)
