Just like our bodies, our brains change as we age. The older we get, the harder we recall information, like the name of a restaurant we went to or where we put our keys. Or it may take longer to learn something new.
But the good news is we actually have a lot of control in keeping our brains healthy and from aging prematurely — and it starts with daily habits. Most notably, the behaviors we avoid could have a positive impact on our cognition.
We talked to experts about seemingly harmless habits we may be doing every day that could be aging our brains — and what we can do instead. Here are the mistakes to correct ASAP:
1. You don’t get enough social interaction.
