Chess is more than a game; it challenges your brain.
Research shows that people who play chess regularly can see improvements in memory and cognitive function. Playing chess may even help prevent dementia.
How Chess Can Help Prevent Dementia
From strategy to social connection, chess offers surprising ways to strengthen the mind and support healthy aging.
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Zena le Roux
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Zena le Roux is a health journalist with a master’s in investigative health journalism and a certified health and wellness coach specializing in functional nutrition. She is trained in sports nutrition, mindful eating, internal family systems, and applied polyvagal theory. She works in private practice and serves as a nutrition educator for a UK-based health school.
