Tuesday, January 23, 2018

14 Weird Brain Exercises That Help You Get Smarter

Not to be done without your doctors' prescription. Your doctor won't want you smarter than them. More details at link.
https://www.rd.com/health/wellness/brain-exercise/
Giving your brain new experiences that combine physical senses—vision, smell, touch, taste, and hearing—with emotional “sense” stimulates more connections between different brain areas, causes nerve cells to produce natural brain nutrients that dramatically help memory, and makes surrounding cells stronger and more resistant to the effects of aging. Try these brain exercises during your morning routine or your down time and see if you feel the difference. (Then check out these 6 brain games that will make you feel stronger and happier.)

Brush teeth with your non-dominant hand

Shower with your eyes closed

Switch around your morning activities

Turn familiar objects upside down (literally)

Switch seats at the table

Make a new connection with your nose

Open the car window

Play with spare change

Play “10 Things”

Scan at the supermarket

Do an art project in a group

Make more social connections during your day

Read differently

Eat unfamiliar foods

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