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# Man Crashed Car Into Airport to Steal Jet, Police Say

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## Video: Do Brain Exercises Really Keep You Mentally Fit?

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_Published 2015-05-15. Do Brain Exercises Really Keep You Mentally Fit?_


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## Maya Rhodan


Sep 18, 2015 12:55 AM UTC

by 

[Maya Rhodan](https://time.com/author/maya-rhodan/)


## Maya Rhodan


Sep 18, 2015 12:55 AM UTC

A man with a history of mental illness crashed a car into a security gate in Waco, Tx. in an attempt to steal a jet, police say.

The Waco Police Department posted on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/WacoPoliceDepartment) that the man gained access to the tarmac of the Waco Regional Airport after crashing through the gate. He reportedly tried to break into a parked Lear Jet. Workers nearby noticed the man’s attempts and alerted an off-duty officer, who tazed and later subdued the man with the help of bystanders.

The suspect, whose name has not been released, was taken to a local hospital for a mental evaluation. Officers say he may have been under the influence of drugs during the incident.


## Transcript

You're watching everwell. Know more. Live better. [ MUSIC ] I enjoy playing Scrabble from time to time. It keeps me thinking about words and it's fun. I do the Sunday crossword puzzle every week, to keep my mind active. It is an idea that's really caught on, that exercising your brain regularly, with puzzles for example, can keep your mind sharp, and ward off dementia and Alzheimer's disease. And it's become big business. Today you can find video games, DVDs and special software that promise to keep you mentally fit. There are also subscription websites which charge about $ 100 a year for an array of brain boosting games.

In a way it makes sense. Just as physical activity can keep your body strong, mental exercise can keep your brain in shape. But is it really true? Studies show that brain training can help improve your memory. But that's different from warding off dementia. And people who do stimulating activities like reading, learning a new language, or playing a musical instrument have lower rates of dementia and Alzheimer's but this doesn't necessarily prove cause and effect. [ MUSIC ] So the bottom line, the jury is still out. Still it's a good idea to keep your mind active, but you don't need to spend a lot on special products.

Anything from crossword puzzles to challenging board games can do the trick. Perhaps the best thing for your brain is regular physical activity. Research shows it can help improve older people's ability to remember and process information more quickly. [ NOISE ] So next time you forget where you parked your car, don't sweat it. Just use it as an opportunity to go for a walk. Your brain will thank you. Helping you be a healthy skeptic, I'm Robert Davis.

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