The wellness trick everyone’s talking about
New York Post • • health
Key Points:
- A viral TikTok trend called “pinky time” involves a simple finger exercise believed to help slow cognitive decline by stimulating fine motor skills and brain coordination.
- Experts agree that while the exercise alone won’t prevent diseases like Alzheimer’s, engaging in novel and coordinated physical activities supports brain health and cognitive function.
- Claims that difficulty performing “pinky time” indicates poor brain health are disputed by psychologists, who emphasize that many factors affect motor task performance and caution against using it as a diagnostic tool.
- Activities such as juggling and learning new skills promote neuroplasticity and cognitive resilience by challenging the brain and reinforcing neural connections.
- With dementia rates expected to rise sharply as the US population ages, experts stress the importance of regularly engaging in mentally stimulating and physically coordinated activities to help maintain cognitive health.
