Harvard Health Publishing Reports: Quick Summary A recent study showed that certain healthy habits throughout life can create a “cognitive reserve” that may protect an aging brain from the effects of dementia. Key Points Engaging in a mentally stimulating lifestyle when we are younger may help us retain thinking and memory skills later in life. Other studies have suggested that adopting brain-stimulating habits in older age can still offer protection against cognitive decline. A combination of endeavor — mental, social, and physical — provides the best buffer.

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