Why You Are Never Too Old To Improve Your Brain |
Why You Are Never Too Old To Improve Your Brain
"This study reminds us that our brain is not defined by age – it is defined by possibility."
We’ve written before at HuffPost UK about research that shows ageing doesn’t have to mean decline. Adults can improve their physical and mental skills after their 65th birthday, especially if they have a positive view of ageing.
And now, new research published online in Scientific Reports “challenges the prevailing narrative of inevitable cognitive decline, suggesting instead that brain health can be proactively cultivated at any age,” study co-author Dr Lori Cook said.
She added, “Brain health isn’t just something we strive to maintain; we can actively shape it over time.”
Benefits could last into your 80s and beyond, especially if you’re really keen on learning
The researchers followed almost 4,000 participants, who were part of long-term........