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What does it mean?
Active mental engagement maintains cognitive acuity and potential.
In plain terms
Keeping your mind active helps it stay strong.
What can you take from it?
Stay mentally active to preserve your abilities.

Where it applies

  • learning
  • daily thinking
  • skill maintenance

Putting it to work

  • puzzles
  • reading
  • critical thinking

Questions to consider

  • How do you keep your mind sharp?
  • What happens when you stop engaging?

Another view

Mental activity alone does not guarantee physical health.

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