We have all read the articles on how doing a crossword puzzle everyday can help improve memory. Did you know additional research has shown all those books on your bookshelf can also help memory? Reading books has been shown to improve memory as you age, something to think about when you look at any bookshelf.
"Research suggests that deep, concentrated reading--the kind we do when we sink deeply into a great novel--builds key mental skills like focus and empathy as well as the ability to sift through complicated information and analyze conflicting arguments. Reading doesn't just fill our brains with images and ideas. It actually rewires how we think about them."