STUDY: PLAYING BINGO CAN DELAY DEMENTIA BY AT LEAST 5 YEARS
Kevin The Brit - Feb 3rd, 2025 - 9:17am PST
Study: Social Activities Like Bingo May Delay Dementia by Five Years
A new study suggests that social activities, including bingo, may help delay the onset of dementia by as much as five years.
Researchers tracked nearly 2,000 healthy adults over a seven-year period and found that those with active social lives had a 38% lower risk of developing dementia. Activities such as attending baseball games, taking trips with friends, and playing bingo were all considered key factors in maintaining cognitive health.
Experts say the findings highlight the importance of social engagement in aging populations, offering another reason to keep game nights and group outings on the calendar.