As we’ve mentioned before when discussing how to support optimal aging, the old cliché is true when we talk of cognition – “use it or lose it”. Just as we need to exercise our bodies for physical health, we must do so for our brain to support cognitive health. Learning something new is a great way to flex the muscles in your brain, and the great news is you don’t have to sit in a classroom to do so. Take a look at the following from the McMaster Optimal Aging Portal which discusses how online learning can support you as you age.
McMaster Optimal Aging Portal: How online learning can support optimal aging