Passion, exercise, and relationships protect against cognitive decline

The article reviews research linking physical activity, social relationships, and passion or strong interests with healthier brain aging and reduced cognitive decline. It describes evidence that exercise and social engagement may support gray and white matter volume, cognitive reserve, and neural plasticity, while noting that some findings remain observational and more intervention studies are needed. Researchers suggest that passion may motivate behaviors that indirectly support brain health, such as practice, activity, and social interaction.

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