It's not Sudoku or TV: the habit that keeps your mind fit after age 70

As the years go by, it's inevitable that a person will begin to feel the effects of aging . Considering this situation, there are activities that can keep an older adult's mind occupied, but there's one that really makes a difference. Which is it?

According to OK Diario, a lifestyle website, sewing is a hobby that keeps the brain active and, of course, reduces the effects of anxiety at such an important stage in life. It should be added that while a person is embroidering, deep concentration is activated, allowing an individual's thoughts to come to mind more quickly.

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Additionally, this situation is very favorable because its effects can impact stress reduction and also lower heart rate, making it a very healthy habit for a person to adopt at this stage of life. What are two activities that can help you stay active?

TheraMart, through its official blog, announced two beneficial actions that adults over 70 can take: 1. Swimming gives them energy and can also relax them due to the contact they have with water. (See more: The small town in Colombia that looks like Europe: Swiss-style houses, bridges, and canals.) 2. Yoga can also improve an older adult's quality of life. It prevents the onset of dementia and even depression.

What foods should you eat as you age?

The United States National Institute on Aging addressed this issue, adding that starting with small changes in your diet will likely help you meet your health goals. (See more: What is the difference between retirement and old-age pensions in Colombia?) Scientific research has proven that eating fish and vegetables has positive impacts and can even improve health. Additionally, eating green vegetables can help delay cognitive decline in older adults.