Laugh more
Laughter really is the best medicine when it comes to your brain health. The act of laughing lowers stress hormones while boosting your mood. In a study of older adults, viewing a funny video boosted scores on memory tests while lowering levels of stress hormones. Study author Gurinder Bains, MD, PhD, of Loma Linda University, notes in a press release that humor could have therapeutic benefits for older people experiencing memory loss. Here are more memory-boosting tips from brain scientists.
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