Give yourself a mental workout

If you ever needed a better health benefit for positive thinking, here it is…

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Give yourself a mental workout

According to a new study published in Neurology in June, the cynics of this world are three times more likely to develop dementia in old age.

But aside from seeing the world through rose-tinted glasses, to fight dementia now try dropping the crossword and pulling on your trainers for a run or brisk walk – it’s more effective in helping keep your brain’s memory centre young, according to research from the University of Pittsburgh.