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These devices promote healthy
lifestyle habits by tracking
physical activity, monitoring
sleep patterns, and even guiding
meditation and mindfulness
exercises, all of which are known
to improve cognitive function
and reduce cognitive decline.
Conclusion
Advancements in medical
science, the rise of the
internet, the evolution of
digital commerce, and the
personalization of home
technology collectively foster an
environment that is conducive
to cognitive growth and brain
health. By providing tools that
improve our understanding
of the brain, facilitate access
to information, simplify daily
tasks, and encourage healthy
living, these developments
offer significant benefits that
help maintain and enhance
cognitive functions. As we
continue to innovate and
integrate technology into our
daily lives, the potential for
supporting brain health and
cognitive abilities is likely to
expand, promising a future
where technology and medicine
continually work hand in hand to
elevate our mental capacities.
Smartwatches can make it easier
for people to adopt and stick with
healthy lifestyle habits.
What Can I Do?
1
Seek out adult classes
that explain smartphone
apps, smart home devices,
and even 3D printing (that’s
the new way they’re building
everything from heart valves
to rocket ships). Call your
local school or library to see
what’s offered. Or suggest
that you teach a topic
yourself — it’s the quickest
way to learn.
2
Learn how to use
a QR code. These
are commonly used in
restaurants, transportation,
and museums. They’re also
used to enhance cemetery
headstones, connect you to
assembly instructions, or
provide history lessons on
self-guided walking tours.
Go to QRcodes101.com
to watch.
3
Pick a day, once a week,
to limit your social media
browsing to 30 minutes.
Use that newfound time to
learn some tech that can
make your life easier and
healthier: Try self-checkout,
or figure out how to use a
smartphone app to count
your steps.
Learn more at BetterBrainNation.org
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