# @nbcchicago on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DYx6KM0AfpZ
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/66051017-nbcchicago-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-05-25T23:19:35.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** NBC Chicago (@nbcchicago) — https://gondola.cc/nbcchicago

## Caption

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.

#mahjongways #brainhealth #agingwell

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brainhealth, mahjongways, agingwell

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