Call Me Curious Is There a Way to Keep Your Brain 'Young' and Healthy as You Age? | 40
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Dec 8, 2022 AI Snips
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Anita Started Law School At 46 And Did Comedy To Cope
- Anita Milner began law school at 46 and took up stand-up to relieve law school stress.
- She used open mic nights and later cruise talent shows to practice and build confidence while studying law.
Anita Uses Scrabble And Law Work To Stay Sharp
- Anita keeps mentally sharp by playing Scrabble and continuing part-time law work.
- She notices forgotten items often come back at 3 a.m., which she and hosts joke about as a quirky memory pattern.
Genes Account For Some But Not Most Brain Aging
- Genetics explains roughly 30% of variability in who ages well cognitively.
- Dr. Ana Daugherty emphasizes the other ~70% is lifestyle and environment you can influence across life.