Prescriptions for a Good Life

In "The Myth of the Midlife Crisis" (Newsweek, January 16, 2006) Gene Cohen writes that "[r]esearch has identified several types of activities that can, if practiced regularly, help boost the power, clarity and subtlety of the aging brain." And they are:

• Exercise physically.
• Exercise mentally.
• Pick challenging leisure activities.
• Achieve mastery.
• Establish strong social networks.

Dr.Cohen prescribes them for the aging brain, but to me they sound like the core of a great life - not to mention good guidelines for unschooling!