Scientists from the USA said that bad habits increase the brain activity of older people and help them think better. But this only applies to those who are over 80 years old..

In the course of the study, scientists analyzed the habits of older people over 80 who retained a good memory and mental clarity..

Turns out they have a lot in common.. For example, most of them are extroverts, communicate a lot with peers and younger people and maintain an optimistic outlook on life..

But most importantly, none of them gave up bad habits, most of them continue to drink alcohol and smoke tobacco..

The experts came to the conclusion that addictions not only do not harm the elderly " The mechanism of such a reaction to harmful substances in the body of the elderly has not yet been disclosed.. It is also not clear why this rule only applies to those who have celebrated their 80th birthday.. However, the study is unique in that it refutes the unequivocal benefit of quitting alcohol and tobacco..

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