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flag Canadian study links birdwatching to brain changes that boost attention, memory, and visual skills, suggesting the hobby may support long-term brain health.

flag A Canadian study finds that expert birdwatchers have measurable brain structure differences linked to better attention, memory, and visual processing, likely due to the activity's demanding cognitive tasks. flag MRI scans showed greater brain tissue density in regions tied to working memory and object recognition, with experts outperforming novices in identifying birds. flag While the research doesn't prove birding prevents cognitive decline, it suggests the hobby may support long-term brain health by promoting neuroplasticity. flag The study is cross-sectional, so causation isn't confirmed, and other lifestyle factors may play a role. flag Further longitudinal research is needed.

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