Many people assume that mental fitness declines with age, but a new study has just shown that cognitive function can actually improve at any stage of life. The three-year study examined how brain health can be improved throughout life, not just in the later years.
A team from The University of Texas at Dallas’ Center for Brain Health (CBH) followed almost 4,000 adult participants in the BrainHealth Project (BHP) between 19 and 94 years of age. They were asked to spend five to 15 minutes on brain-training activities per day over three years. The training included strategy-based learning, coaching, and brain-healthy habits such as completing daily tasks, maintaining a good sleep routine and minimising distractions. Habits included regular exercise, a healthy diet and mindfulness.
