Exercise your brain.

Exercising your brain can improve memory and reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, according to medical studies.
• Challenge your brain by doing old routines in new ways. Brush your teeth with your other hand. Take a new route to work.
• Do crossword puzzles or other brain-teasers.
• Learn a new language.
• Learn a new computer program.
• Practice or take up playing a musical instrument.