15 Fun Ways You Can Exercise Your Brain To Fight Aging
Have you ever wondered why your dad seems enamored by the Times Crossword
, or why your great aunt doesn"t begin her day until the Sudoku puzzle has been solved? No, they are not just addicted to these daily rituals; they have just found a simple and delightful way to keep mentally alert.
Yes, Cognitive Fitness is all about keeping yourself alert and mentally fit. It is nothing but arresting mental aging.
Exercising your brain the fun way, that is, by playing games helps rejuvenate the prefrontal cortex, the area of the brain that is responsible for significant tasks like mental imagery and memory. Here are the top 15 ways to do it regularly and systematically.
"Enroll for a new language course and/or a classical music course; it is seen that learning a new set of phrases and words and playing the permutation and combination of notes in classical music invigorates the brain.
"Enroll for a Speed Reading course which will help improve memory and concentration.
"Read more often, a lot of different types of books, newspapers or magazines to keep up with the current news and trends.
"Attempt creative writing; create your own blog and/or contribute periodically to article directories on topics that are within your filed of expertise and those that interest you.
"Planning meals rich in Omega 3 Fatty Acids will provide the right nutrition for the brain. Never miss breakfast as it is essential for efficient functioning of the brain.
"Plan your day in a way that you have set some time apart for playing games like chess, crossword puzzles, Sudoku and Scrabble. In fact, a friend of mine starts working on her writing assignments only after an online game of scrabble. She claims to write better and give her best after a thrilling word game.
"Play a variety of games, starting off with the one you good exposure to; if you are good at chess start off with that. Increase the level of difficulty of the games with passing time. Try your hand at solving riddles, puzzles, optical illusions and tricky.
"Play some computer games that sharpen your cognitive skills; take online tests for the same too.
"Solving mathematical problems for fun is a good way to keep mentally alert
"You can also motivate others for the same by organizing mini contests within your friends/family circles.
"Help your children solve complicated jigsaw puzzles; the exercise sharpens analytical and perceptive skills. Solving the Rubik cube is an excellent way to exercise the brain too.
"Try and use your left hand more if you are a right hander and vice versa if you are a left hander. You will be able to use both sides of the brain and enjoy an increased brain power.
"Try to remember the various things you have to shop for rather than carrying a shopping list along. Play memory games with your family and friends as a recreation rather than watching TV for long hours.
"Take long walks amidst greenery. Fresh air does a lot of good for the brain
"Meditation improves concentration and helps you focus better on what you really want to do.
by: Nice'n'wise
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