Keeping your brain active throughout the day can stave off boredom and stress. More importantly, it can keep your brain and mind healthy for longer and reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Many of these activities are a part of a healthy lifestyle such as exercising and eating healthy, so should be something you are already following.

Unfortunately, these tips won’t necessarily prevent you from developing Alzheimer’s as these degenerative diseases often have many risk factors such as genetics, lifestyle, and environment. However, these tips can help combat the normal, age-related mental decline and keep your brain healthy for years to come.