Mahjong, a centuries-old Chinese tile game, is making a comeback, and some experts believe it could benefit your brain health as you age.
The game has recently seen a surge in popularity, evident on social media and in leagues and lessons popping up around the Chicago area.
Dr. Erika Hutz, a geriatrician with Endeavor Health, says there could be health benefits to playing the game.
"As a geriatrician, if someone asked me what is the one activity that I would recommend for healthy aging, Mahjong would be very high on my list," she said.
Many of Hutz's patients have played Mahjong for decades, including 89-year-old Marcia Myers.She's now sharing her wisdom with a new generation of women, eager to learn the game.
"I find it fascinating," said Myers, who's been playing for 70 years. "It’s definitely a game of strategy because you have to know what you’re doing, and what your opponent is doing."
Mahjong is a game of skill and chance that requires focus, visual and mental coordination....
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