WHO Recommends Active Social Life to Help Prevent Dementia

The World Health Organization is recommending that people maintain active social lives and engage in mentally stimulating activities as key measures to reduce the risk of dementia. The WHO guidance encourages regular social interaction alongside activities that challenge the mind, such as reading, storytelling, and playing board or card games. Dementia, a condition that affects memory, thinking, and daily functioning, is a growing global health concern as populations age. The WHO's recommendations reflect an increasing body of evidence suggesting that keeping the brain active and socially engaged throughout life can help delay or reduce the onset of cognitive decline.