Brain-Boosting Activities for Your Preschooler. How activities such as playing, reading, and learning languages stimulate your preschooler's mind.

Most brain activity is “background noise” — and that’s upending our understanding of consciousness Consciousness may be an emergent property from a bunch of background chatter.

Activities such as brisk walking, swimming, or even dancing can positive impact. Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity weekly exercise to reap the full cognitive benefits. 2.

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Certain sitting activities like reading, crafting, and socializing are more beneficial for brain health than other behaviors like watching TV, a new study found.Despite ...

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CHICAGO (AP) — Even in your 70s and beyond, simple activities including web-surfing, playing bridge and socializing can stave off mental decline, new research says.