Use it or lose it: how to sharpen your brain as you age

Ludger Wößmann, a professor of economics at the University of Munich, challenges the stereotype of inevitable cognitive decline with age. He discusses groundbreaking research revealing that maintaining mental sharpness is possible through continuous skill engagement. Key insights highlight the significance of mental exercises, social interactions, and physical fitness. Wößmann also emphasizes how literacy and numeracy skills can be preserved with active practice, especially for different occupational groups, debunking myths surrounding aging and cognition.