Mental exercise is the act of performing a mentally stimulating task that is considered beneficial to warding off Alzheimer's disease and dementia. This practice is accepted by many cultures worldwide. Researchers have done studies finding that mental exercise, like reading and doing a puzzle, does not prevent Alzheimer’s, but rather delays the onset of the disease.
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