It's important to keep your brain active to prevent cognitive decline.
NBC special anchor Maria Shriver follows advice from neuroscientists and tries to do her daily chores and activities with her non-dominant hand. She'll brush her teeth or comb her hair with her left hand instead of her right hand to mix herself up a little bit. Another version of this strategy is to change your driving habits: If you always use the same route to go to work, switch it up and take another road. "Do it to confuse your daily routine and keep yourself thinking," Shriver said.
Follow the link to find out Al Roker's tip for keeping his brain sharp.
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