With the aging of the population, the health and quality of life of middle-aged and elderly people are becoming more and more concerned. In recent years, many studies have begun to focus on the relationship between leisure activities and physical and mental health in middle-aged and older adults. Among them, playing mahjong is a popular leisure activity, and its impact on middle-aged and elderly people has also attracted much attention. By surveying 11,000 middle-aged and elderly people, this article delves into the changes that have occurred in people who love to play mahjong.
1. Improvement of social skills.
Playing mahjong is a social activity that requires communication and cooperation with others. The survey results show that middle-aged and elderly people who often play mahjong have significantly improved their social skills. They are better at communicating with people, and they are also more able to make new friends. This may be related to the need to collaborate and communicate with others when playing mahjong, and this interaction encourages middle-aged and older adults to improve their social skills.
Second, the agility of thinking is improved.
Playing mahjong requires quick reaction and judgment ability, which has a certain exercise effect on the thinking ability of middle-aged and elderly people. The survey found that middle-aged and elderly people who often play mahjong have obvious advantages in terms of mental agility. They are more able to make decisions quickly and are more flexible in how they approach problems. This may be related to the need to quickly identify the card type and judge the winner in the process of playing mahjong.
3. Be in a happier mood.
Playing mahjong can bring a certain amount of pleasure, and this pleasure may come from the fun of the game itself, as well as the quality time spent with friends and family. The survey results show that middle-aged and elderly people who love to play mahjong are in a happier mood and have higher life satisfaction. This may have something to do with the relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere that comes with playing mahjong, which helps to relieve stress and relax.
Fourth, hand-eye coordination ability is enhanced.
Playing mahjong requires middle-aged and elderly people to carry out a series of hand-eye coordination operations, such as touching cards, playing cards, etc. The survey found that middle-aged and elderly people who often play mahjong have significantly enhanced their hand-eye coordination. This helps to improve their daily living skills such as dressing, cooking, etc. In addition, improved hand-eye coordination can also help prevent accidents such as falls.
5. Reduce the risk of dementia.
Studies have shown that people who engage in intellectual activity regularly have a lower risk of developing dementia. Playing mahjong, as an intellectual game, has a positive effect on reducing the risk of dementia. The survey results show that the risk of dementia is significantly lower than that of other middle-aged and elderly people who love to play mahjong. This may be related to the need for intellectual activities such as memorizing card patterns and analyzing situations in the process of playing mahjong.
To sum up, the changes that have occurred in middle-aged and elderly people who love to play mahjong are multifaceted. Not only have they improved their social skills, mental agility, etc., but they are also in a happier mood. In addition, improved hand-eye coordination and reduced risk of dementia are also positive effects of playing mahjong. Therefore, for middle-aged and elderly people, playing mahjong moderately is not only a pleasant leisure way, but also an intellectual activity that is beneficial to physical and mental health. Of course, in the process of playing mahjong, we should pay attention to moderation to avoid affecting physical and mental health due to excessive indulgence.
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