While scientists have yet to determine how to fully prevent Alzheimer’s disease, they have done some research that demonstrates that keeping our brains active throughout our lives can delay symptoms. Some research has even shown a delay in symptoms of up to five years. If you could delay Alzheimer’s and have those extra years to enjoy your family and friends, wouldn’t you want that?
So, get ready to stretch your mind and try the following 12 activities, starting with physical exercise.....
1. Physical Exercise
2. Learn Another Language
3. Play a Musical Instrument
4. Memorization
5. Play Games:
- Try strategy games .You can play with others in person or alone by yourself .Fun games include :
. Scrabble
.Encre
. Chess
. Bridge
- And more elaborate games like Agricole and Cities & Knights
- Games that require more strategy ,as opposed to the luck of the draw ,may be more effective in challenging your brain.
6.Read a Book
7.Do Puzzles
8.Travel
9.Calculate Math Problems
10.Take a Class
11.Socialization
12.Volunteering
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