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Train Your Brain

With obesity on the rise in the United States, more Americans are becoming aware of their unhealthy behaviors and incorporating more healthy alternatives through diet and exercise. However, when considering overall health it is important to mention your brain. As we age, our memory and concentration fade, especially after we finish our schooling. It is important to keep your mind sharp to prevent from decline and have an overall healthier you for years to come. Even in my young age, I have realized studying and remembering things are not as easy as it was in my undergraduate studies.  Therefore, I decided to become more active in my brain health. Every day, or almost every day, I participate in fun and functional “brain training” games at Lumosity. My scores have gone up, partly because of continual practice but I have noticed my memory and concentration have improved.  Other ways to train your brain include reading, puzzles, math problems, learning new things, etc. These activities we might not participate in as much as we should. Overall, I would not pay for this service but what harm could a few games a do whether they work or not.  Brain training along with proper nutrition, daily exercise, regular sleep, stress management and socialization will help you be the healthiest you, you can be.  For more information, or tips and tricks for memory and aging visit the links below and let me know in the comments if this article inspired you to Train your Brain!

http://www.helpguide.org/life/prevent_memory_loss.htm
http://www.apa.org/pi/aging/memory-and-aging.pdf

Thanks for reading!


Future Therapist 

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  1. UnknownDecember 12, 2013 at 3:26 PM

    This is a very pertinent aspect of health that a lot of people overlook. In order to have total body health the brain is a key component. Also of importance is that making a concerted effort to focus on healthy exercise in all of the aspects that you mentioned will help to make each of those areas of focus stronger.

    I have also noticed this as I have gone back to grad school to learn new things. At first it was a challenge to get back into the "student mentality", however after I found my way I recognized a difference as my brain got engaged in more learning. It was almost as if the synapses firing in my brain regenerated and picked up speed, similar to starting a car that has been sitting dormant for a while. It coughs and sputters until it slowly picks up speed, and ultimately it is roaring at full speed on the highway of cognitive learning. This makes me reflect on how stagnant wTe can become in our work life when we get set in routines from 9-5 and then vegetate in front of a tv afterwards.

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