Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Zenger
Zenger
Lifestyle
Mark Waghorn

Simple Mental Activities May Protect Against Alzheimer’s, New Research Shows

Doing crosswords, puzzles or joining an education class protects older people against Alzheimer's, according to new research. PHOTO BY PIXABAY/PEXELS 

Doing crosswords, puzzles or joining an education class protects older people against Alzheimer’s, according to new research.

Simple activities that require mental skills boost the brain by improving ‘cognitive reserve’, say scientists.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.