Physical Activity
2.Do Some Lifting
Research shows that older women who lift weights build muscle between the ears as well as on the body. In a 2010 study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, researchers found that older women who did an hour or more of strength training every week showed an improvement in their cognitive abilities a year later. The women in the study scored higher on brain processing tests involving planning and executing tasks. For example, they were better able make decisions, resolve conflicts and focus their attention without distraction.