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6 Ways to ‘Quiet’ Your Brain and Live Longer


6 Ways to ‘Quiet’ Your Brain and Live Longer

October 28, 2019 at 8:27 AM

Meditation is one of many ways to reduce neural activity in your brain. Getty Images

  • Newer research links “quiet” brains with longevity.
  • Researchers theorize that a less active brain uses less of the body’s energy.
  • Experts say there are a number of ways to calm your brain, including meditation, active listening, and mindful eating.

Everyone wants to stay mentally sharp as they get older — and it stands to reason that one way to do this is to maintain an active brain.

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