Birdwatching could be doing more for your brain than you think. A study published in the Journal of Neuroscience found that experienced birdwatchers had differences in brain regions linked to attention, memory and visual processing compared with beginners. Researchers say the findings suggest that learning to identify birds could help keep the brain active and potentially slow age-related cognitive decline. The research adds to evidence that taking up mentally stimulating hobbies could help maintain brain health as we get older. #aging #birds #nature #viral #study