Boosting Your Brainpower

08/28/2009

You can never learn less; you can only learn more. The reason I know so much is because I have made so many mistakes.
Buckminster Fuller

Recent research is confirming the fact that we can live longer, and be sharper, if we keep our brain stimulated with enjoyable mental, physical, and social activities. Work & Family Life (February 2009) shared these research-based brain-boosting tips:

Breathe deeply. Before you tackle any mental chore, take a few deep breaths. This will send oxygen to your brain and will also have a valuable calming effect.
Try new things. Do something different every day. Introduce yourself to someone and start a conversation. Make a mundane change in your routine such as taking a different route to work. Or even do something silly like eating dinner with your non-dominant hand.
Eat fish rich in omega-3. A diet that includes regular servings of baked or broiled fish is great for the brain. Many studies have identified the omega-3 fatty acid in fish as uniquely helpful in slowing age-related mental decline.

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