Habits That Harm Your Brain

Physical activity can be great for keeping your body (and brain!) in shape, but mental stimulation is also important. Just like lifting weights makes your muscles strong, mental stimulation may keep your brain strong. As people age, certain areas of the brain begin to shrink, causing memory loss and thinking problems. Luckily, according to the Mayo Clinic, mentally stimulating activities could prevent memory loss. So next time you read the newspaper, you might want to consider doing the crossword puzzle or even try sudoku.