A monotonous routine may accelerate brain aging

Health & Wellness
Written By Fatima Soltan

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Engaging in the same daily activities without variation can be one of the key lifestyle habits that prematurely age your brain. Sticking to a monotonous routine can limit cognitive flexibility and diminish brain stimulation, potentially speeding up cognitive decline. Experts suggest that challenging your brain with new mental exercises can help maintain neural connections and promote new ones. Activities such as learning a new skill or language, and trying a new hobby can enrich your brain's environment, encouraging continuous growth and delaying the aging process of your cognitive functions.

Source

Anderson JAE, Grundy JG, De Frutos J, Barker RM, Grady C, Bialystok E. Effects of bilingualism on white matter integrity in older adults. Neuroimage. 2018 Feb 15;167:143-150. doi: 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2017.11.038. Epub 2017 Nov 22. PMID: 29175203; PMCID: PMC5845836.

Additional Reading

https://betterreport.com/habits-aging-your-brain/

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/habits-age-brain-health_l_65c65fe8e4b069b665df5e3d

https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/17/health/brain-job-dementia-wellness/index.html

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