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Birds are fascinating and beautiful creatures.
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Birdwatching could protect our brains against age related diseases.
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His colleagues compared scans of the brain activity of 29 veteran birdwatchers.
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The veterans had a longer attention span and a better memory.
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He added that the veterans could also process information more quickly.
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Birdwatching benefits the brain like learning a musical instrument.
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The brain learns new skills which add new pathways and connections.
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They say it is good for our mental health and can reduce stress.
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It is also good for our physical health because we are outside in the fresh air.
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Good for their social life because they meet many like minded people.
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