Mind Games
Mental “exercise” causes the brain to make new nerve connections and can protect against Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss. Good ways to give your brain a workout include:
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Card games, crossword puzzles, and games that use a new way of problem solving. |
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Hobbies that require memorizing and thinking, like learning a new language. |
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Use your non-dominant hand to do tasks. This makes your brain work harder and establishes new memory pathways. |
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Be open to new ideas and experiences. |
Source: Dr. David Gobble, Director of the Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology at Ball State University in HOPE Health Letter, February 2007, Vol. 27, No. 2
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