267 Six Ways to Build Better Brainpower Research shows that older adults who lead active, stimulating lives keep their brains fit and healthy, too.
Studies show that curiosity keeps people mentally sharp.
Play mind-stretching games such as Scrabble, chess, and cards. Do the crossword puzzle in the daily newspaper. Read books and magazine articles about subjects of interest to you. Attend lectures, plays, and exhibits, and watch educational television. American Institute for Preventive Medicine.