chess and dementia
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Dec 11, 2015
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I do know it's a well known fact that chess improves cognitive function in Alzheimer's patients. That means that thinking becomes more organized and less symptomatic.
Nekhemevich wrote:
I do know it's a well known fact that chess improves cognitive function in Alzheimer's patients. That means that thinking becomes more organized and less symptomatic.
Interesting, that means I'm doing the right thing as there's a big chance i'l develop alzheimer's
Dec 11, 2015
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#5
Interesting article on this issue:
http://en.chessbase.com/post/checkmating-alzheimers-disease-210513
You could also take up the piano (or any other musical instrument):
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/news/11337704/Playing-a-musical-instrument-may-lower-dementia-risk.html
i have just started chess as a way to keep my brain healthy. does any one know if the chess players from the past have a lesser incidence of dementia from regular playing