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Yes, it's true. Exercise can help your brain stay sharp. According to research, not only does regular exercise increase blood flow to the brain, which also increases its access to oxygen and nutrients, it can also help to slow down cognitive decline.
According to a study by Joseph Michael Northey, Nicolas Cherbuin, Kate Louise Pumpa, Disa Jane Smee and Ben Rattray, "Physical exercise improved cognitive function in the over 50s, regardless of the cognitive status of participants. " Other research suggests that regular exercise can encourage brain cell growth, improve mood, boost creativity and decrease stress. Perhaps it can even delay the onset of dementia. In today's society, it's easy to become sedentary. However, instead think about the benefits of getting up off the sofa, stepping away from the computer and getting out in nature. Just take that morning walk or evening stroll. Get on the bike (on the road or stationary). Go dancing. Or enjoy low-impact exercises like doing Tai Chi, or going for a swim. Any exercise is better than none at all. Do it for your brain! Now, if you will excuse me, I've got some walking to do. Thanks for reading! Edited: 4/28/2018 to add link to study and add answer-page link. References:
* Northey JM, Cherbuin N, Pumpa KL, et al Exercise interventions for cognitive function in adults older than 50: a systematic review with meta-analysis Br J Sports Med 2018;52:154-160.
* Exercise 'keeps the mind sharp' in over-50s, study finds * This is Your Brain on Exercise * How physical exercise makes your brain work better
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Yes, folks, break out those old 100-piece puzzles your kids used to play with and get cracking. Working to complete puzzles can help keep your brain active and fit.
Completing puzzles engages your brain in many ways. You're using your past experience and applying it to the problem-solving involved in completing the jigsaw puzzle. You're using visual clues, by handling the pieces you're exercising your fine motor skills and you're exercising your spatial awareness skills to find what pieces fit with others. Jigsaw puzzles are an excellent brain game. Studies have shown that people who engage in problem-solving activities throughout their lives "were a lot less likely to develop brain plaques that are tied to Alzheimer's disease." So, you're not limited to jigsaw puzzles. If you like doing crossword puzzles, keep doing them. If you're into anagram puzzles, keep completing those. If you like Sudoku, start with easy and move on to extreme. Like any other games, if they become pretty easy for you to do, move on to those that are more difficult. A challenged brain is a happy brain! Find real life puzzles that are new to you, entertaining and challenging and you'll be engaging both hemispheres of your brain while you're keeping those amyloid plaques at bay. Thanks for reading! References and Resources: My morning coffee post of this week has to be postponed because my Mr. Coffee died. I'm sure many of my fellow coffee drinkers have had this happen in the past. Especially if you're getting on in years--you see many of them come and go. Or do you?
This particular Mr. Coffee has been with me for over 20 years. 20 Years! How's that for a product well-made?! Twenty years of brewing not one or two but most days 3 pots of coffee. I've used it with city water from different cities, country water, filtered water and never did it complain. And this weekend during its usual cleaning, it started leaking from the base. So, this post is an homage to my Mr. Coffee and a thank you to the company that made a product that could stand the test of time. Thank you Mr. Coffee for over 20 years of perfect coffee brewing. |
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