Rock-Stars-of-Aging-by-Marc-Middleton
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<strong>Rock</strong>s <strong>Stars</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Aging</strong><br />
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MENTAL STIMULATION<br />
30: Centenarians Give Their Brains Regular Workouts<br />
"Individuals who lead mentally stimulating lives, through education,<br />
occupation and leisure activities, have reduced risk <strong>of</strong> developing<br />
Alzheimer's symptoms. Studies suggest that they have 35-40% less<br />
risk <strong>of</strong> manifesting the disease" -- Dr. Yaakov Stern, Cognitive<br />
Neuroscience Division at the College <strong>of</strong> Physicians and Surgeons <strong>of</strong><br />
Columbia University<br />
As we’ve already noted, exercising your brain is as important as<br />
exercising your body when it comes to longevity. Reading is one <strong>of</strong><br />
the most popular pastimes <strong>of</strong> centenarians. They read daily if their<br />
eyesight still allows it. If not, they get mental stimulation from audio<br />
books, listening to the radio, solving puzzles or playing video games.<br />
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