Delay Alzheimer’s Symptoms by Life-long Learning

Nearly all of us know that if we don’t use our muscles as we age, we’ll lose muscle mass. The same theory seems to hold true when it comes to keeping our minds sharp. Computer games, word games, crossword puzzles, Sudoku and other challenging mental pursuits have been advised as methods of keeping the mind healthy as we age. Now, a recent study has shown that by pursuing life-long learning, even people who are genetically at risk for...

Source: Carol Bradley Bursack's SharePosts - July 1, 2014 Category: Dementia Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: blogs