Getting older doesn’t mean you have to lose your mind. Believe it or not, it’s possible to lead a full and active – physically and mentally – life as a 50, 60, 70 and even 80 something. With these five tips, you can keep getting better with time!
1. Get moving.
Sneaking in at least 30 minutes of exercise three to four days a week helps give your brain the extra boost that it needs.
Say hello to better cognitive function, as well as reduced risks for Alzheimer’s disease, depression, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
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2. Keep learning.
As we age, it becomes especially important for us to exercise not only our bodies but our minds as well.
Learning a new language, reading a good, long book, and solving brain teasers and puzzles are great ways to stimulate areas of the brain that you wouldn’t normally use.
Using thinking and strategy games such as monopoly, playing cards or even dominoes can help strengthen areas of the