ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA—A recent study conducted at the Mayo Clinic based in Minnesota and published in Neurology found several hobbies that help prevent the risk of dementia.
The study included 256 participants, all of whom completed questionnaires regarding their lifestyle and hobbies. They analyzed the effects different hobbies had on the brain by studying the participants’ cognitive abilities once a month.
The team found that middle aged and older adults who engaged in painting, sculpting, and drawing reduced their risk of memory or thinking problems by 73 percent. They also found that those who regularly to part in woodworking, sewing, quilting, pottery or ceramics cut their risk by 45 percent. Finally, the researchers found that those who regularly participated in social activities (going to the theater, concert, traveling, socializing with friends) reduced their risk of cognitive decline by 55 percent.
According to the author, Dr. Rosebud Roberts:
“As millions of older adults are reaching the age where they may experience these memory and thinking problems, called mild cognitive impairment, it is important we look to find lifestyle changes that may stave off the condition.”
If you are interested in reducing your risk of cognitive decline, you might want to consider adding some of these hobbies to your everyday lifestyle.
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