00:00At 91, Julie Andrews says she keeps working and creating to keep her brain alive.
00:05She still voice acts for Bridgerton and just published a children's book with her daughter.
00:09Science may back her up.
00:11A 2021 study pooled data from more than 100,000 people in the UK, Europe, and the US.
00:17People with mentally stimulating jobs had an 18% lower risk of dementia.
00:22That is an association, and it does not prove cause and effect.
00:26In a 2023 trial, older adults learned at least three new skills, such as Spanish, drawing, or music.
00:33After three months, their thinking scores matched those of a younger group.
00:37A 2024 Lancet Commission estimates about 45% of dementia cases worldwide could be prevented or delayed.
00:45Researchers say staying mentally stimulated in later life may matter for the aging brain.
00:51This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
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