You're doing crosswords, sudoko, or other mental gymnastics. You're learning another language or maybe even the cello. But there's something else you can do for your brain as you age. Resist antibiotics. A new study finds that in terms of cognitive function, overuse of antibiotics is roughly equivalent to three to four years of aging.
Long-term antibiotic use in midlife is associated with small decreases in cognition assessed seven years later. All of this underscores the importance of keeping antibiotic use to a minimum, especially as you get older.
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