Diverse and Sustained Social Activities May Boost Cognition in Older Age
Researchers found the strongest cognitive benefits among older adults who regularly joined at least 3 social activities, including volunteering and sports clubs.
- A new study published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health found diverse social activities may boost cognitive performance and slow brain health decline in older adults.
- Researchers analyzed pooled data from 5 longitudinal surveys spanning 24 countries, including HRS, ELSA, CHARLS, MHAS, and SHARE, tracking participants aged 57 to 73 for an average of 6 years.
- Volunteering and sports club membership correlated with lower cognitive decline across all groups, while engaging in at least 3 social activities provided the greatest protection against memory and executive function impairment.
- Researchers write, "Collectively, these findings suggest that social activities may operate as a multidimensional protective factor against cognitive deterioration in older adults." The results underscore the importance of promoting diverse social engagement.
- While the observational study cannot establish cause and effect, researchers suggest results demonstrate the need for targeted interventions promoting diverse social engagement among aging populations, despite limitations including lack of standardization across surveys.
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People who are sociable in old age seem to be doing something good to their brains. This is what a new study finds out. Thus, social contacts noticeably slow down the mental breakdown. According to the study, especially voluntary work proves to be effective. What else?
Diverse social activities may help slow age-related cognitive decline
Diverse and sustained social activities may boost cognitive performance and slow the decline in brain health associated with aging, suggest the findings of a large international study, published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.
The more, the better: Social contacts in old age promote memory and thinking. According to the study, especially voluntary work proves to be effective. What else?
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The more, the better: Social contacts in old age promote memory and thinking. According to the study, especially voluntary work proves to be effective. What else?
Diverse and sustained social activities may boost cognition in older age
Diverse and sustained social activities may boost cognitive performance and slow the decline in brain health associated with aging, suggest the findings of a large international study, published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.
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