Friday, September 22, 2017

Age-Proof Your Braiin

Most of us eventually develop plagues and tangles in our rains, warning of Alzheimer’s disease. But new research says you can counteract their effects by living a life with purpose. “Someone who is focused on having meaningful experiences has about 30% less cognitive decline over 10 years,” says researcher Patricia Boyle, PhD, of Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. To join their ranks, volunteer, travel, or tutor a child. “Positive behaviors promote cognitive health as we age,” Dr. Boyle says.

Source: Prevention. September 2012 Issue.


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