Can Reading and "Mental Exercises" Lower the Risk of Dementia?

Source: Google News - HealthMillions of people around the world live with dementia, a neurodegenerative condition that affects memory and thinking abilities. The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer's disease. Although there's no cure for the condition, some treatments reduce the symptoms or slow the decline. For example, studies suggest that high levels of cognitive activity—such as reading, playing games, and writing letters—can delay the onset of Alzheimer's...