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Learn a New Skill

Learn a New Skill

How picking up a new skill can lead to a sharper, clearer and happier mind.

Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley · BBC Radio 4

April 22, 202114m 58s

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Show Notes

From easing your nerves to improving concentration, in this episode Michael explores the hidden brain benefits of taking up a new hobby. He finds out why learning a new skill is one of the best things you can do for mental agility and speaks to Professor Alan Gow at Heriot-Watt University to discover the best - and most fun - ways to keep your brain active, and how taking on a new challenge could help build new connections in your brain, whatever your age!