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As you grow older, it’s important to keep the mind feeling sharp and alert. Here are some simple ways to better your brain.

Read a book: Neuroscientists at Emory University in Atlanta determined that reading a novel can change the way the brain connects with different circuits for at least five days.

Learn a new language: Swedish researchers from Lund University found that becoming fluent in another language could help strengthen the cerebral cortex, which controls reasoning, visual processing, planning, and memory. It can also enlarge your hippocampus, or the part of the brain that helps with long-term memory.

For maximum health benefits, make sure you practice good posture while walking. Your head should be up and looking forward, and your neck, shoulders, and back need to be relaxed. A little pumping with your arms is encouraged, and your abs should be slightly tightened to keep your back straight. Also, walk smoothly by moving your foot from heel to toe.

Don’t forget to warm up before and cool down after each walk. In addition, stretch to make sure your muscles don’t become tight and sore.

Complete a crossword puzzle: According to a study published in the Archives of Neurology in 2012, adults who participate in more mind-stimulating activities, especially in their early and middle years, are less likely to develop brain plaques that are tied to Alzheimer’s disease.