Keeping your mind active throughout life associated with lower Alzheimer's risk

Engaging in a variety of intellectually stimulating activities throughout life, such as reading, writing and learning a language, is associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease and slower cognitive decline, according to a new study published on February 11, 2026, in Neurology. The study does not prove that lifelong learning decreases the risk of Alzheimer's disease; it only shows an association.