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Science Says People With This Old-Timey Habit Stay Mentally Sharp Into Their 80s And Beyond


Published on Friday, May 16th 2025 at 17:22 GMT by YourTango   Print publication without navigation

  • Some might find it kind of a fuddy-duddy hobby, but it has major health benefits.

The article from YourTango discusses a study from the University of Exeter and King's College London, published in The Journals of Gerontology, which found that engaging in mentally stimulating activities like reading, writing, and playing games can help maintain cognitive function in old age. The research, involving over 2,000 participants aged 49 to 90, showed that those who regularly participated in such activities had better memory and thinking skills. The study suggests that these "old-timey" habits could be key to staying mentally sharp as we age, emphasizing the importance of lifelong learning and mental engagement to combat cognitive decline.

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