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47 Ways To Fine Tune Your Brain
47 Ways To Fine Tune Your Brain
9. Keep Social
Staying socially active has been shown to keep your brain sharp well into old age.
20. Sex
Sex is another great way to keep your cardiovascular system healthy which means more oxygen to
your brain which keeps the brain healthy.
23. Working.
A lot of people look forward to giving up work as we get older, however, working even in a part time
job can keep the mind active. If you are retired you can do volunteer work to keep you active.
26. Dance.
Dancing is a great all around for both mind and body. Learning s a new dance helps your cognitive
skills, your spatial awareness, your social skills, your motor skills and helps keeps your body healthy.
42. Mindfulness.
A simple mindfulness exercise is to just sit and relax and pay attention to your breathing. This helps
to promote relaxation, keep your mind focused, helps with concentration and does the body a world of
good.
Scientists now know that our brains continuously make new neurons throughout our lives and it does this
in response to the what we do in our lives. Neurons are important for transmitting and making
connections with other cells. If we lose the neurons, we lose the power to think properly, to use our
creativity, to learn, to memorize effectively, basically our brains slowly die. Exercise and brain stimulation
is one of the best ways to keep making these new neurons. Using some of the examples above you will
keep your brain healthy and active for years to come.