Draw out your neural connections 
 
40 Genius Habits Your 80-Year-Old Brain Will Thank You for Doing Today 
 
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When you draw, paint, or sculpt, you have to make spatial calculations and focus attention on details, Dr. Kosik says. Engaging in these activities (even doodling has health benefits!) helps protect octogenarians from mild cognitive impairment, according to a 2015 Mayo Clinic study. Also, 60- and 70-year-old art-class participants boosted scores on psychological resilience tests; MRI images showed their synapses had formed new connections. Here are more science-backed reasons adults should use coloring books.
		 
		
	
		
		
		
		
		
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