Experts warn that 2 activities that millions of people like to do “while sitting” increase the risk of dementia without realizing it!
Researchers warn that there are 2 types of activities that millions of people do while sitting that may increase the risk of dementia, and recommend things that are good for the brain!
Many people know that sitting for too long can increase your risk of conditions like diabetes and dementia. But in new research, researchers from the University of South Australia have found that there are certain activities that can help protect your brain from age-related decline — even when they’re done while you’re sitting.
Researchers ranked activities done while sitting in a “hierarchy,” and found that mentally stimulating or social activities, such as reading, listening to music, praying, doing crafts, playing a musical instrument, or talking to others, had a positive effect on the brain, improving memory and thinking ability, which can help prevent dementia in old age.
Meanwhile, watching TV and playing video games are “bad for the brain” because watching TV for long periods of time can lead to less gray matter in the brain, which is important for thinking, decision-making and other brain functions.
The study assessed the 24-hour lifestyle habits of 397 people aged 60 and older and tested their cognitive abilities using a test used to detect signs of dementia, or declining brain health.
Research has found that people who spend more time on brain-stimulating activities, such as reading or talking to friends, score better on brain tests.
Researchers recommend that older adults alternate their regular activity with something that stimulates their brain, even for just five minutes, to help build brain-healthy habits. So if you have time to watch a long movie, take a break with a brain-boosting activity, such as reading a เล่นบาคาร่า UFABET เว็บตรง ค่าคอมสูงbook or doing something that requires physical movement, to help keep your brain healthy.
This study is also consistent with previous research that found that prolonged TV viewing can impair memory and learning.