<p>Today, we’re featuring an episode from NPR’s science podcast Short Wave. In it, host Regina G. Barber talks to NPR brain correspondent Jon Hamilton about MENTAL EXERCISES.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Scientists have found the first compelling evidence that cognitive training can boost levels of a chemical that typically declines as people age. And previous studies of people have suggested that cognitive training can improve thinking and memory. So how does it all work? And by <em>how much</em> does it all work? Find out with this episode of <em>Short Wave</em>.</p><br><p>Follow NPR's Short Wave podcast on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/short-wave/id1482575855" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2rTT1klKUoQNuaW2Ah19Pa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> for more episodes like this, featuring new discoveries, everyday mysteries and the science behind the headlines.</p><br><p>Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at <a href="http://plus.npr.org/shortwave" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">plus.npr.org/shortwave</a>.</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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Could Mental Workouts Keep Your Brain Young? | NPR’s Short Wave

NOV 25, 202511 MIN
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Could Mental Workouts Keep Your Brain Young? | NPR’s Short Wave

NOV 25, 202511 MIN

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<p>Today, we’re featuring an episode from NPR’s science podcast Short Wave. In it, host Regina G. Barber talks to NPR brain correspondent Jon Hamilton about MENTAL EXERCISES.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Scientists have found the first compelling evidence that cognitive training can boost levels of a chemical that typically declines as people age. And previous studies of people have suggested that cognitive training can improve thinking and memory. So how does it all work? And by <em>how much</em> does it all work? Find out with this episode of <em>Short Wave</em>.</p><br><p>Follow NPR's Short Wave podcast on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/short-wave/id1482575855" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2rTT1klKUoQNuaW2Ah19Pa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> for more episodes like this, featuring new discoveries, everyday mysteries and the science behind the headlines.</p><br><p>Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at <a href="http://plus.npr.org/shortwave" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">plus.npr.org/shortwave</a>.</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>