Here is a list of ways to improve your brain in all areas - memory, creativity, attention, and reasoning. They are taken from the book " Drop Dead Healthy " by A. J. Jacobs
According to research, your brain is like a muscle, you can build its strength. You can keep it from withering with age. You can upgrade your brain ! The key is to keep your brain active and challenged.
Mind-expanding activities:
1) Do crossword puzzles.
2) Play logic games
3) Do the math. This will result in more neurons and neural connections, which are characteristics of a healthy brain.
4) Memorise poems. Memorising passages help children especially in the ability to speak fluently.
5) Become belligerent. One of the best ways to keep the brain sharp is to argue.
6) Try new things. Do things differently. Therefore eliminate rote, repetitive activities.
Several studies argue that charity is good for your health. One MRI study shows that giving to charity lights up the pleasure centers of the brain. It's called 'helper's high'. A John Hopkins study concluded that volunteering slows mental and physical aging. You're more engaged, more challenged physically and cognitively.
Books tor read for improving your brain:
1) Train Your Brain - Dr Ryuta Kawashima
2) The Brain That Changes Itself - Norman Doidge
3) Intelligence and How To Get It - Richard Nisbett
According to research, your brain is like a muscle, you can build its strength. You can keep it from withering with age. You can upgrade your brain ! The key is to keep your brain active and challenged.
Mind-expanding activities:
1) Do crossword puzzles.
2) Play logic games
3) Do the math. This will result in more neurons and neural connections, which are characteristics of a healthy brain.
4) Memorise poems. Memorising passages help children especially in the ability to speak fluently.
5) Become belligerent. One of the best ways to keep the brain sharp is to argue.
6) Try new things. Do things differently. Therefore eliminate rote, repetitive activities.
Several studies argue that charity is good for your health. One MRI study shows that giving to charity lights up the pleasure centers of the brain. It's called 'helper's high'. A John Hopkins study concluded that volunteering slows mental and physical aging. You're more engaged, more challenged physically and cognitively.
Books tor read for improving your brain:
1) Train Your Brain - Dr Ryuta Kawashima
2) The Brain That Changes Itself - Norman Doidge
3) Intelligence and How To Get It - Richard Nisbett
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