• beefbot@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    11 months ago

    Saving u a click:

    1. Stay Extremely Busy: Being highly active, especially in retirement, is beneficial.

    2. Right Games Part 1: Crossword puzzles are preferable to video games.

    3. Right Games Part 2: Detail-oriented hobbies like bird-watching can be positive.

    4. Read for Pleasure: Reading enhances memory skills, as proven by an iPad-based study.

    5. Get Enough Sleep: Sleep deprivation affects judgment, memory, and increases risk of neurodegenerative disorders.

    6. Nap Regularly: Habitual napping is linked to less brain shrinkage, slowing aging.

    7. Wear a Sleep Mask: Improves episodic memory and alertness.

    8. Improve Lighting: Better lighting enhances cognitive abilities, shown in a rat-based study.

    9. Use Your Phone: Recording and watching videos on phones can improve memory recall.

    10. Walk Backward: Triggers memory recall, known as the ‘mnemonic time-travel effect’.