India, June 2 -- When it comes to protecting brain health as we age, factors such as good nutrition, regular exercise, quality sleep, and meaningful social connections are often highlighted as essential. However, cognitive health is also shaped by the small, everyday activities that keep the brain engaged and challenged. Tasks that require planning, decision-making, coordination, and attention - even seemingly routine ones - can help stimulate the mind and may contribute to reducing the risk of cognitive decline over time. Cooking is one such activity that combines many of these elements into a regular daily habit.

Dr Kunal Sood, an anaesthesiologist and interventional pain medicine physician, is breaking down the connection between cook...