HealthLinks Charleston March/April 2023

74 | www. Char l es tonPhys i c i ans . com | www.Hea l thL i nksChar l es ton . com TRAVELIT DOES A BRAIN GOOD! By Janet E Perrigo Whether they are enjoying a relaxing cruise, a trip to an exotic country or a simple journey through the woods to Grandma’s house, most travelers readily agree that escaping daily routines and surroundings, even for a short time, improves their mental health. What may be less obvious is that new scenery and new activities also strengthen their brain’s cognitive abilities.

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