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Re-activateSocially and intellectually stimulating activities might help increase brain function and prevent mental decline. For instance, MRI scans revealed that regions of the brain responsible for learning were enlarged in London cab drivers, who train for up to two years to memorize thousands of streets and locations. And in a 2008 study, researchers from Johns Hopkins and Duke University found that men who participated in mentally and socially engaging activities in midlife had a lower risk of dementia. Stay connected with family and friends, join a hobby group, or do volunteer work. Cultivate a variety of mental pursuits, such as playing chess or bridge, doing crossword puzzles, or learning a language.
Read more on how your social life can prevent Alzheimer's and dementia, and see our report on protecting your memory.
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