Today, we are talking about a commonly misunderstood topic: cognitive aging. Many people believe our brains start to decline as we age, but that is not always the case. Some cognitive skills can improve with age.

In this episode, we will explore the aspects of attention that are shown to improve with age: orienting attention and ignoring distractions. We also discuss some things we can do to keep our minds sharp as we age. For example:

• The study found that older adults are better at orienting attention and ignoring distractions than younger adults.
• The fact that cognitive skills that require constant practice, such as understanding and using language, are usually well preserved with age.
• Some things we can do to keep our minds sharp as we age, such as staying physically active, challenging ourselves mentally, and socializing with others.

So, listen now and learn more about how to keep your mind sharp as you age.

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