Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 5 minutes ago
Do you want to stay sharper as you age?
Then you need to boost your cognitive reserve, which is your brain’s ability to cope with damage and decline. Cognitive reserve is built by a lifetime of education, curiosity, and challenge.
One of the best ways to enhance your cognitive reserve is to engage in flow activities, which are tasks that match your skills and challenge you to grow.
According to Yakov Stern, a leading researcher on cognitive reserve, every additional leisure activity you do can increase your cognitive reserve by 8%.
So why not try something new and fun, like park skiing, drawing, or playing a musical instrument? You’ll be doing your brain a favor and having a blast at the same time.
Comment #flow and we'll send you a link to the full episode!
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Do you want to stay sharper as you age?
Then you need to boost your cognitive reserve, which is your brain’s ability to cope with damage and decline. Cognitive reserve is built by a lifetime of education, curiosity, and challenge.
One of the best ways to enhance your cognitive reserve is to engage in flow activities, which are tasks that match your skills and challenge you to grow.
According to Yakov Stern, a leading researcher on cognitive reserve, every additional leisure activity you do can increase your cognitive reserve by 8%.
So why not try something new and fun, like park skiing, drawing, or playing a musical instrument? You’ll be doing your brain a favor and having a blast at the same time.
Comment #flow and we'll send you a link to the full episode!
#cognitivereserve #wisdom #expertise #flow #leisureactivities #brainhealth #agingwell #youtubeshorts #youtube
