Socializing Provides These Physical And Mental Benefits, Science Says

It Promotes Brain Health

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Socializing can promote cognitive function, which is a human’s ability to absorb and process information. Advanced cognitive function can help people solve puzzles and focus on complex problems. During a 2018 study, socializing maintained cognitive ability among older adults in Korea.

According to Aging in Asia: Findings From New and Emerging Data Initiatives, the best thing you can do is play games with friends. Doing so will force your brain to solve problems while engaging socially. Talking to others is like a mental exercise that keeps your brain sharp.

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