Learning Something New After 50 Is Worth the Effort
Crossword puzzles are fine. But research on cognitive health suggests the bigger gains may come from learning skills that are genuinely unfamiliar.
Mind
The mind responds to habit as much as the body does. This section covers practices that research suggests may support attention, mood, and cognitive health in later life: learning unfamiliar skills, short daily breathing practice, and the structure that gives a week purpose.
A Five-Minute Breathing Practice for Tense Days
Slow breathing is among the most studied relaxation techniques, and one of the few you can do in a waiting room. Here is a plain version and how to make it a habit.