What Masud Husain thinks about curiosity

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Professor of Neurology at the University of Oxford, whose research covers apathy, motivation, attention and Alzheimer's disease.

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1. 24 Aug 2026

   Our readingKeeping a social network, staying curious and having a sense of purpose protect against dementia about as much as blood pressure and exercise do.

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   Their wordsThose include that having that sense of purpose, making sure that you have a network of people, that you're socially connected as your age, and also remaining curious, open to new ideas. Those factors turn out to be almost as important as some of the physical things we do.

   ↗How to Improve Motivation & Overcome Procrastination | Dr. Masud Husainyoutube.com 22nd of 24 in this recording