Birdwatching could protect against ageing, say scientists
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Looking at birds could be good for us. Birdwatching protects our brains against old age. A researcher said: "Skills from birding could be beneficial for our brain as people age." The researcher compared brain scans of old and new birdwatchers. The brains of the older birders were a lot more active.
Birdwatching benefits the brain. We learn new skills. We learn to identify things and patterns. The hobby is good for our mental and physical health. It can lower stress. This is because we are outside in nature. Birdwatchers say their hobby improves their social life. This is because they meet many new people.
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