HealthDay (12/12, Dallas) reported that returning “to school could help older people stave off dementia.” The study of 350 older adults without dementia revealed that “taking college courses may boost brain functions, such as memory, decision-making and planning.” The findings were published in the journal Neuropsychology.
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— “Seniors Who Head Back to School May Reduce Dementia Risk,” Mary Elizabeth Dallas, HealthDay, December 11, 2015.