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Brain Teaser

Challenge Your Cognitive Know-How!

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Staying Sharp

Published October 20, 2025

What unexpected activity has been found to help improve mental health in older adults?

Running

Cooking

Giggling

Gardening

It may sound too simple to be true — but laughter, including giggling, of studies in people 60 and older. Hear any good jokes lately?

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