Brain Health: The Australian study looked at post-menopausal women who spent one day a week caring for their grandchildren. Those women had a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s and other cognitive disorders.
Researchers admit that the link isn’t clear, but local experts say human interaction triggers a different reaction in our brains.
According to Dr. Diana Kerwin, “When we interact with another human being, our brain cells fire rapidly. There’s a lot of stimulation of the brain – much more so than if you sit and do a crossword puzzle or if you sit and watch TV.”
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