Social Whirl May Help Keep the Mind Dancing
[ New York Times - 29 October 2002 - This story requires free New York Times registration.] People hoping to stay sharp as they age often turn to crossword puzzles, math problems and other demanding intellectual pursuits. But is all that really necessary? A new set of studies suggests that it may be just part of the solution. Simply talking to people, the researchers say, appears to keep mental skills sharp.