Mental Exercise

Stimulating your brain can increase the number of brain cells and the  connections between them.

Mental exercise has been associated with a reduced risk of getting Alzheimer's.  

Do something different or learn something new every day.

Engage in a challenging activity that will exercise your brain.

Learn to play a musical instrument; learn a foreign language; start a new hobby.

Play memory games to improve or train your memory.

Visit museums; attend lectures or performances; take a class.

Read, especially challenging material.

Join a book discussion group.

Write. If not a book or article, write in a diary, write letters or emails, or start your memoirs.

 Do crossword puzzles, sudoku, jigsaw puzzles.

Play board games, card games, other strategy games.

Learn a kind of dance that is new to you, which will also give you some exercise.

 Debate or discuss topics with people.

Practice using the opposite hand for something you usually do with your dominant hand.

Variety and newness keep the mind sharp and promote a healthy brain. While it’s important to stay connected with old friends and to engage in comfortable routines, it’s just as important to stretch yourself mentally and socially by seeking out new friends.

What role does diet play in memory enhancement?

What you eat makes a definite difference in your ability to process and recall information. Antioxidants, for example, touted for their overall immune-boosting properties, are also key brain boosters, because they improve the flow of oxygen through the body by fighting free radicals.  Eating foods that are rich in fiber and nutrients also helps you resist and combat disease that can affect your memory. 

 Memory Enhancing Fruits and Vegetables

Cantaloupe  

Black Currants

Blueberries

Sweet Potatoes

Asparagus  

Kale

Add red foods to your diet, which not only contain beta-carotene (a precursor of Vitamin A) but also stimulate, strengthen and increase body temperature and circulation, which increases energy.

Red foods affect your muscles, adrenal glands, bladder, lower limbs, spine and reproductive center, making them ideal for combating fatigue, fever, colds, etc. Psychologically, red foods ease depression, promoting a positive attitude, which aids memory.

 Key Red Foods

Watermelon

Strawberries

Cherries

Tomatoes  

Red Cabbage

Radishes

Eat healthy, stay active, and keep blogging!!

It does the mind good.

Nursey