Some previous studies have suggested that challenging your brain with mentally stimulating activities might help.

以前的一些研究认为通过心理刺激的活动来挑战大脑或许会对降低认知能力的衰退有助。

And then there are G-cells, which produce the most important hormone for stimulating gastric activity: gastrin.

还有 G 细胞，它刺激胃活动最重要的激素：胃泌素。

The Federal Reserve is trying to stimulate economic activity.

美联储正试图刺激经济活动。

Sometimes, some people do tend to do dangerous or exciting activities, and it is possible that these are their hobbies.

有时，有些人确实倾向于做危险或刺激的活动，这些可能是他们的爱好。

Engaging in conversations and activities with others can stimulate the brain and contribute to better cognitive function and mental agility.

与他人进行对话和活动可以刺激大脑，有助于改善认知功能和维敏捷性。

Step 6 Don't feel guilty about daydreaming. Scientists have discovered it's actually a stimulating mental activity that prepares the brain for complex problem-solving.

不要因为做白日梦而感到愧疚。科学家发现，做白日梦实际上是一种刺激性神经的活动，可以让大脑为解决复杂的问题做准备。

But these are not sufficient, especially as the kind of politics that is most exciting is also the kind that does most harm.

但这些还不够，特别是最有刺激性的政治活动同样危害也最大。

10. Exercise Reduces Stress: Physical activity stimulates the production of endorphins, chemicals in the brain that serve as natural painkillers and mood elevators.

10. 锻炼减轻压力：身体活动会刺激啡肽的，啡肽是大脑中的一种化学物质，可作为天然止痛药和情绪提升剂。

Engaging in conversations and mentally stimulating activities during social interactions can help keep the mind sharp and may contribute to better cognitive function and memory retention.

在社交互动过程中参与对话和精神刺激活动可以助保持头脑敏锐，并可能有助于更好的认知功能和记忆力保留。

I think it will have to adapt or make changes. It could try to compete on price more or offer more incentives when you are in the shop.

我觉得实体店的商家应该适应市场变化或者寻求一些改变。可以在价格上再优惠一些或者搞一些活动刺激店里的顾客的购买欲。

More than that, chocolate is known to stimulate your mental activity and if you love it and have it in healthy amounts, it will not do you any bad.

不仅如此，众所周知，巧克力可以刺激人的精神活动，如果你爱吃巧克力，并且吃得适量，它对你没有任何坏处。

But it is not necessary for the stimulation of these activities and the satisfaction of these proclivities that the game should be played for such high stakes as at present.

但是，为了刺激这些活动和满足这些倾向， 没有必要像现在这样玩这么高的赌注。

Furthering the importance of this, it gives validity to the theory that light stimulates brain activity and gives enhanced performance on cognitive tasks, whether a person is blind or not!

进一步说明这一点的重要性，它证实了光能刺激大脑活动并增强认知任务表现的理论，无论一个人是否失明！

If, however, we are tempted to assert that money is the drink which stimulates the system to activity, we must remind ourselves that there may be several slips between the cup and the lip.

然而，如果我们想断言金钱是刺激系统活动的饮料， 我们必须提醒自己， 杯子和嘴唇之间可能有几次失误。

Some of the most influential and modifiable factors related to cognitive decline are linked to lifestyle: physical inactivity, an unhealthy diet, smoking, social isolation, poor sleep, lack of mentally stimulating activities, and misuse of alcohol.

与认知能力下降相关的一些最有影响力和可改变的因素与活方式有关：缺乏运动、不健康的饮食、吸烟、社会孤立、睡眠不足、缺乏精神刺激活动和滥用酒精。