Why is it good to keep stretching our brains?

Might there be health benefits, as well as practical benefits, to learning new skills?

 

Are active brains more resistant to Dementia? 

Frequent cognitive activity in old age has been associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer’s Disease – although it isn’t yet certain why. 

 

What happens to our brains as we get older?

Our bodies change as we get older – do our brains? If so, is there anything we can do to compensate? Can you teach an old dog new tricks?