People who maintain high levels of intellectual stimulation throughout life may delay the onset of cognitive impairment by more than 8 years, according to a population-based study of 1718 cognitively normal individuals and 277 individuals with mild cognitive impairment aged 70-89years. The article appeared in the August 2014 issue of JAMA Neurology.
Mid- and late-life cognitive activity like reading, crafts, social activities and games improved cognitive performance.
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
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