It’s one thing to have your body show signs of aging and decline. We can handle losing a step or being unable to bench the same amount we could when we were in our twenties. It’s an entirely different problem to have your mind start to show similar symptoms. A fading memory and declining ability to problem solve are more related to our sense of self—losing memories is to lose who we are.

When it comes to warding off signs of aging, we often focus too exclusively on the body and not enough on the brains. Fortunately many of the preventative measures we take—exercise and diet—also boost the brain, but there are other activities we should be making sure to include. The Huffington Post has more:

1. Stay social. 

“There is mounting evidence that people who stay socially active in mid to late life do better in terms of memory and thinking,” Glen Finney, a board-certified neurologist and member of the American Academy of Neurology, told The Huffington Post. “Choose activities that get you out and about, socializing with other people.”

Making friends after 50 can be challenging and if you live alone, isolation can be a problem. We’ve written before about the importance of making new friends after 50. And if you’re painfully shy or can’t get out for some reason, at least one study has found that simply joining Facebook can help you feel connected and give you a cognitive boost!

Loneliness isn’t great for mental health, so get out there and socialize to help keep your mind young. Make sure to check out the full post for more tips.

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