Engaging in household chores may be beneficial for brain health in older adults – News-Medical.Net

Engaging in household chores may be beneficial for brain health in older adults. In a recent Baycrest study, older adults who spent more time on household chores showed greater brain size, which is a strong predictor of cognitive health.
Scientists already know that exercise has a positive impact on the brain, but our study is the first to show that the same may be true for household chores. Understanding how different forms of physical activity contribute to brain health is crucial for developing…

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