Do you remember things as well as you used
to? Do you feel as mentally sharp as you
did five years ago? Loss of mental
cognition, memory and alertness seems to be an increasingly common complaint. Fortunately, a study last year identified 15
different solutions to increase your brain power and mental clarity. I plan to spend the next three weeks
reviewing these for you – hope you can remember them!
The first thing on the list is something
we’ve discussed. Physical exercise is exercise for the brain. The study cites cardiovascular exercise and
yoga, but other studies have shown that walking and strength training also
benefit. The second result is staying hydrated with water and they
point out that caffeine can constrict the blood vessels limiting blood to the
brain. The third recommendation is to stay stimulated by painting your work
and living areas with vibrant colors and using aromatherapy. The fourth point may be the most important
and that is to think happy thoughts. It turns out that stress affects mental
ability so the key is to reduce stress and recognize the positives in your
life. The fifth key to increased clarity
is to play games such as word games,
puzzles, crosswords, and sudoku. The
brain is like anything else in your body – if you don’t use it, you lose it.
Work on these five and I’ll give you five
more brain-builders next week!
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Dr Brian Sides |
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