Popular card games could help reduce your risk of developing dementia

dailyrecord.co.uk:

If you're looking for a mind-sharpening activity with the added perk of delaying neurodegenerative diseases, grabbing a pack of cards might just be a good bet.

The New England Journal of Medicine has revealed the potential long-term benefits of regular card play to stave off conditions such as Alzheimer's and dementia, asserting that a game like Solitaire can not only help keep these illnesses at bay but also assist those already diagnosed or exhibiting symptoms.

According to gaming aficionado and Online Solitaire founder Holger Sindbæk, Solitaire could help by allowing people to engage at their own pace.

He highlighted: "It can give the brain a gentle but very thorough workout. Deduction, facial and object recognition, and short-term memory are all positively affected by playing the game. " Sindbæk elaborated: "Doing these things can put you in an almost meditative or ‘Alpha’ state that excludes all awareness of what’s going on around you, and in your life.