Your brain loves new things. Novelty challenges the brain. Learning something new, such as a language or musical instrument, forces the brain to process and store new information. This practice will create fresh neural pathways. A 2014studyin older adults found that learning a new and cognitively demanding skill, such as quilting or photography, boosted their memory.
Similarly, another 2019reviewfound that bilingualism, the ability to speak two languages, significantly increases and strengthens the connectivity between different areas in the brain. This can delay and decrease the risk of Alzheimer’s and several other forms of dementia. You can seek the help of language training apps or enroll in a course, or pick up an instrument. Even 15-30 minutes daily and consistent practice can yield significant results.
