A twin to Cognitive Fitness,
Cognitive reserve, it is the brain’s ability to stay functioning on a somewhat
even keel, especially during times of stress, free of dementia. Some
individuals who have spent years
in school and/or who had a cognitively complex job or career and did not retire
to just vegetate in front of the TV, the higher their potential cognitive
fitness of reserve. Studies have shown that all things being equal, these types
of brains are the ones most likely to delay the onset of symptoms of aging
including some dementias. For me, that means developing and living a Longevity
Lifestyle and giving my brain challenging mental stimulation on a daily basis.
Keeping the brain busy learning new things helps the brain to keep learning new
things. Eustress or healthy stress is another example. Taking some classes or
going back to school, accepting an invitation to make a presentation, or
learning to play a musical instrument, etc.
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