The photo under the heading Bridge and Mental Health is of Warren Buffett (second from left) and Bill Gates (right) are among those for whom bridge plays a role in staying mentally sharp according to the story below A Bridge to Brainpower.
Bridge is a mind sport believed to improve memory, concentration, problem solving, team work and most importantly socialisation to improve mental health in the community.
Numerous papers have been written on the relationship between mind games and mental health and more research is currently being undertaken. A number of articles are included and if you have any further research please send it to marketing@abf.com.au
Professor Samantha Punch of Stirling University and Dr Caroline Small, EBED Trustee
EBED Health & Wellbeing Research
Results of Survey on Wellbeing and Bridge
PhD Funding for the Sociology of Bridge
Individual wellbeing and bridge; an empirical Analysis
Bridge Players secret to longevity (featuring Bill Gates & Warren Buffett)
Well-being, Social Participation and Bridge
Six things you can do to reduce your risk of dementia
Online brain training, does it make you smarter
Boosting your brain power as you age
7 Ways to keep your memory sharp at any age
Kenmore Bridge Club
Case for Community Space for new bridge club
Pompano bridge club members are older, but they’re also wiser – a cute video
Half of women ‘will develop dementia or Parkinson’s or have a stroke’
