Brain Booster Tips!

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Taking care of our brain’s health is equally important as taking care of our body’s wellbeing. After all, the brain is one powerful organ--- the maximum potential of which is yet to be unlocked by science. Keeping our brains in shape will lead to an invigorated body and a healthy emotional state. Constantly challenging our brain and feeding it a well-balanced diet will help increase its memory capabilities, boost creativity levels, and improve cognitive levels. Start getting this organ in tip-top shape! Below is a list of activities that can help boost brain power!

Physical Exercise

A healthy body also leads to a healthy mind. Studies have shown that regular exercise affects how the brain functions. It boosts brain power by stimulating the formation of new brain cells, called neurons. Also, researchers found that the areas of the brain that are stimulated through exercise are usually associated with memory and learning.

So take time to have a regular exercise routine. It need not be complicated. In fact, simple exercises like running and walking can help boost oxygen in the brain. If you have kids, engage them in an afternoon of outdoor play! Not only are you spending quality time with them, you are also strengthening your body and mind!

Mental Stimulation

The more we think, the better our mind functions! Keep your mind sharp by constantly engaging in activities that help stimulate brain activity. Here are some useful activities that can help charge up your brain:

  • Play a game of Sudoku puzzles, scrabble, IQ quizzes and chess
  • Visit museums
  • Read books, newspapers, magazines
  • Learn how to play an instrument
  • Engage in conversations

Sleep

Sleep plays a crucial role in brain development and growth.
Studies have shown that sleep may contribute to the formation of new nerve cells in the brain, known as neurogenesis. Depriving the brain of the sleep it needs may reduce the number of new brain cells. In addition, neurons may not have enough time to repair all the damage, and may thus malfunction during the day. When you don’t get enough sleep, your mind processing is slower than the usual and you tend to think less clearly. So make sure you get enough sleep for physical and brain rest.

Laugh

The old adage says “laughter is the best medicine!” Today, the medical world has begun to take more notice of the healing power of laughter. Humor stimulates the parts of the brain that use the “feel good” chemical, dopamine. It also helps decrease your stress level significantly. Remember, severe stress can impair cell communication in the memory and learning areas of the brain. Some studies also suggest that humor helps improve memory.

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