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Many moons ago, there was the idea that when people got older, it was assumed that with that went the memory. Not only that but the older person might start losing their mental edge, their power of thought. All because you are growing older, really older. After all, it’s a part of the aging process. Would you like to stop losing your mental abilities? I certainly would. There are things that are harder and harder to remember for me. I need this!!!
The whole idea is to use it or lose it!! Now, where have I heard that before? Ah, that’s what they say about exercise, isn’t it. What if there were a way to exercise the brain too. Would you be interested in that? I know I would. I recently read a news article that talked about just that. And they gave a few tips for getting back that mental acuity. If I do not change the way I do things with my brain, some day it will be a 0 balance transfer in my brain and then I will have nuttin’ left. ACK! I cannot do that! There are five things that can actually help your mental abilities so that you do not head into that older person syndrome of no balance transfers today! We can call them brain exercises.
1) Try using your other hand to do things. Try doing new things that you have never done before with the hand that is not your primary hand. It will likely be awkward at first but it works.
2) Try closing your eyes to experience things like a shower or when eating something that has a lot of good smells to it. Sniff flowers with eyes closed, for instance. That way, other senses come into play. A lot of times, we shut out the other senses because the eyes take it all in or so we think. Not really true.
3) Play challenging games especially new ones. It is not about actually mastering the game. It’s about having to think about it. Play new games with others.
4) Do completely new things. Sit in other places. Try a new way to work. Change the way you do the usual things.
5) Be sure and include Omega 3 in your diet. We use fish oil capsules. We find that they are the best way but several kinds of fish work too. Add antioxidants to your diet. We use spinach but you can have berries and tea too with your leafy greens.
Now, you need to avoid stress and get more sleep. All these things are going to help you change the way your mental abilities work.
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