Articles tagged with #brain health

Mental stimulation has long been recognized as a crucial factor in maintaining cognitive health. Engaging in mentally challenging activities has been shown to build cognitive reserve, which can help protect against age-related brain diseases such as Alzheimer's and dementia. A recent study published...

For years, birdwatchers have been known as "twitchers" and "bird brains," but a new study suggests that their intense focus on identifying and tracking bird species may actually be beneficial for their cognitive abilities. Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), conducted a ...