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785 People who stay mentally sharp well into their 80s don’t do crossword puzzles or brain games — they all quit doing these 6 things that most people never realize are slowly eroding their cognitive flexibility

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Sarah Mitchell @ Silicon Canals · 03/09/2026 00:00 EDT

People who stay mentally sharp well into their 80s don’t do crossword puzzles or brain games — they all quit doing these 6 things that most people never realize are slowly eroding their cognitive flexibility

While brain-training apps promise cognitive longevity, the sharpest minds in their 80s and 90s have quietly abandoned six common habits that most of us don't realize are turning our brains into autopilot machines.

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