Talking Retirement

Brain Health

Retirement’s not just about a healthy bank account. In Take care of your brain and your portfolio from U.S. News and World Report, the topic of mental health as we age gets some attention.

Arguably, the organ most in need of a solid long-term investment is your brain. And you can take specific steps to help your brain age well. According to Gene D. Cohen, a physician and Ph.D. who is the director of George Washington University’s Center of Aging, certain activities can help increase the power, clarity, and subtlety of the brain and the mind.

The article has suggestions on keeping your brain in good shape, like choosing activities that will make you “work up a mental sweat.” Want to know more? Read the article here.

If you’re looking for a quick fix for a mental challenge, check out Daily Sudoku. They’re one of my favorite types of brain teasers.