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Rigorous Mental Exercises Boost Acetylcholine in Seniors
10/23/2025
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- A 10-week study with participants aged 65 and older found a 2.3% increase in acetylcholine among those performing rigorous mental exercises, funded by the National Institutes of Health.
- Participants who played casual games showed no change in acetylcholine levels.
- The increase occurred in brain areas linked to memory and attention.
- Experts say small rises in acetylcholine may improve cognition and delay decline.
