Fighting brain age - expert offers 10 brain fitness new year's resolutions!
Posted Jan 7 2008 7:04pm
Keeping your brain healthy should be a key New Year's Resolution for all of us. If you're up for the challenge, then Alvaro Fernandez, a leading authority on brain research, says, "There are three things we can strive for: novelty, variety and challenge."
Based on these three things, Fernandez has come up with a list of 10 ways to keep your mind in peak condition in 2008. For the full report in the Huffington Post, click here. Among his resolutions:
* Learn about the brain. The Dana Organization for brain research has a good list of recommended reading on their website. To see it click here.
* Go out of your way to make whatever job you have more stimulating - and make a point of meeting and engaging in conversation with new people.
* Encourage yourself to think critically. Instead of accepting everything at face value, ask yourself 'where is the evidence' at least once a day. The more you practice it, the more you stimulate the brain and refine your judgement.
* Try a computer-based brain training program - Alvaro recommends one that has been designed by a neuropsychologist - a scientist who understands brain cognition, brain structure and function.
HeadStrong Cognitive Fitness offers a world-leading brain training program, developed by neuropsychologist Nicola Gates. As a promotional offer, HeadStrong is offering a strictly limited number of free brain training programs to the first people who apply. Find out more by clicking here.
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