September

BRAIN

Get lost in a good novel. Not only will you enjoy being involved in the story but research shows that reading fiction can enhance the connections between neural pathways, and also improve brain function.

Take a class. Whether it’s playing an instrument, speaking another language or writing poetry, learning something new can help slow agerelated cognitive decline.

Let yourself daydream. Researchers at the University of Cambridge found that daydreaming activates the default-mode network in your brain to help you make intuitive decisions faster.