Today I’m talking about an overall approach to life that helps keep your mind open and your brain sharp, now and well into the future.
And that attitude is to be a lifelong learner.
A lot of people think they can do their beloved crossword or sudoku and keep their brains strong. But what I’ve been learning by working on a book with my last guest, Dr. Heather Sandison, is that doing what you’ve always done in terms of activities or hobbies isn’t enough to prevent to dementia. They are great, you can still do them, but unless you are in the moderate to severe stage of dementia, your brain really thrives on novelty. Come get heaps of ideas on how to keep your neuroplasticity humming–all by following your natural curiosity!
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