Could This Common Government Program Be the Key to Sharper Minds as We Age?
Did you ever think the secret to keeping your wits about you in old age might just be…free groceries? Well, apparently, the government’s been helping seniors stretch their brains and their budgets, according to a National Institutes of Health study that suggests SNAP (you know, the artist formerly known as food stamps) slows down cognitive decline. Think about it—turns out, eating isn’t just good for your stomach, but it might be the key to keeping your neurons tangoing far into bingo night. But hey, is food really the brain’s unsung hero—or just another excuse to justify my midnight trips to the cheese drawer? If you’re hungry for more (and I always am), you can LEARN MORE.
A National Institutes of Health-funded study found that older adults who participated in SNAP showed a slower rate of cognitive decline than people who were eligible for the food assistance program but didn’t receive benefits. What do you think?
“I wonder if food has other benefits as well.”
Amelia Coltan, Peppercorn Packager
“Filling out mountains of paperwork is a great mental exercise.”
Ed Meyerowitz, Mattress Roller
“I’ve only heard bad things about food.”
Carlos Ramos, Lathe Supervisor
