Best lazy-day activities to help prevent dementia and bolster brain health
New research suggests that stimulating activities like reading and crafting improve cognitive function, while prolonged TV viewing can have the opposite effect.
Zia Sherrell
Contributing Health Writer
About Zia
Zia Sherrell is a health copywriter and digital health journalist with over a decade of experience covering a diverse range of topics, including women's health, medical cannabis, nutrition and biomedical science. She also holds a master's degree in public health. Her mission is to empower and educate people by bringing health matters to life with engaging, evidence-based writing. When she’s not writing, Zia enjoys traveling to all corners of the globe and chilling with her dogs and horses.
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