Brain Fitness
It turns out that our brains don’t stop growing in our teens as experts once believed. Thanks to a revolutionary idea called “neuroplasticity,” we now know that you can generate new brain cells and form new connections at any age. Phew! That means brain training can help you improve concentration, diminish the symptoms of diseases like ADHD and even ward off Alzheimer’s and dementia. The trick is to train all major brain functions to keep those synapses synapsing—whether you’re eight or 108.
Critical Thinking
Your frontal cortex is responsible for critical thinking and decision making so we like to think of it as the CEO of your brain. Wanna beef up your frontal cortex and give corporate head honchos a serious case of brain envy? Try learning a new skill, teaching it to others and then moving on to the next one.
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Memory
The most important thing to remember is this: Regardless of age, you don’t have to settle for a dodgy memory. By engaging in brain stimulating activities, you can help clear the dust bunnies, turbo-charge your natural RAM and re-establish old connections between brain cells.
Coordination
Coordination isn’t just for gymnasts. You use it for everyday tasks like brushing your teeth and driving a car. Plus, studies show that working on hand-eye coordination can actually help kids learn to read. Good old-fashioned play can help you improve coordination and strengthen your brain-body connection.
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Visual Perception
Visual perception affects our observation skills, creativity and spatial awareness, so it’s critical for overall brain health. Boost your visual perception skills with activities that require you to shift the orientation of objects in your mind and quickly recognize shapes and colors. Jigsaw puzzle, anyone?
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Word Skills
The Broca’s and Wernicke’s areas of your brain are responsible for language. Give them a workout and rev up your vocab with activities that encourage you to use words, recognize letter patterns and create new combinations. Double bonus: You’ll sound smarter in the process.
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