Middle age offers an important window for protecting brain health and scientists are examining a wide range of possible ways to stay sharp, from taking up music to birdwatching and brain-training games. Don't neglect physical healthPhysical health is critical to brain health, too. Zammit's study on lifelong learning study enrolled nearly 2,000 older adults, ranging from age 53 to 100, who started out dementia-free and were tracked for eight years. Other studies offer similar clues, such as those linking brain health to playing a musical instrument. For example, high blood pressure damages blood vessels, which is bad for the heart and reduces blood flow to the brain.

Source: The Star April 11, 2026 08:02 UTC