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Comment author: CronoDAS 17 April 2009 05:37:57PM 0 points [-]

I found that the effects of aging on the brain can be mitigated through intellectual exercise. Not much of a surprise, really. So that has me poking around for ways to exercise my brain.

I recommend video games, or Magic: the Gathering.

Comment author: SoullessAutomaton 17 April 2009 06:01:10PM *  0 points [-]

Good old-fashioned learning also works, and I believe there is some documented evidence for things like crossword puzzles helping as well.

The main thing is activities that are neither passive nor physical. Likely, mind puzzles are better than non-reflex-based videogames are better than most fiction are better than watching television or some rot like that.