India, July 11 -- For many, retirement is seen as a long-awaited break, like finally being able to rest. After decades of work obligations, family responsibilities, and daily pressures, the notion of a slower, more comfortable routine feels attractive.

However, according to Dr Surbhi Chaturvedi, Consultant - Neurology and Head of Stroke Program, Aster Whitefield Hospital, retirement should not be treated as if it automatically means doing nothing.

"Neurologists together with geriatric specialists, in different places around the world, are increasingly noticing that the brain really does better when it stays engaged," she told HT Lifestyle. "Yes, the body may recover with enough rest, but the brain still needs regular stimulation, real s...