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Nurturing Your Brain
E-Question: What things do you do that you think are good for nuturing your brain?
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E-Q Responses:

Exercise physically, mentally, stimulating converstion, learning new things, things that are challenging

Strategy games work for me! They help the circuits get charged and wake me up every morning.

I try reading things, books, signs, mags, menu,faces and body language! I get the thinker going at some of the SOS events!! Classes are a great way to keep from duhs-ville too. Adult learning is a wonderful way not to waste your brain.
Talking with people is also my way of keeping alert. Sometimes I'm just awe struck watching the public go by when sitting on a park bench. I try to image what the hell that was!! and other times I wish I were other people! At any rate, just keep yourself active. But, never forget to have some meditation time to restore the soul! Hope I can remember to celebrate the miracle that I am!! Everyone should!! My dog thinks I'm great ask him he'll tell ya! Honest.

Being Silly

Reading..lots..every chance you get...Read, read, read!!

Eat fish for the omega-3s

Stimulate the brain - get out, travel

Physical exercise, walk - it increases blood flow and oxygen to the brain

Use the opposite hand to do automatic tasks like controlling the mouse on the computer, brushing your teeth, dialing the phone, operating the remote. Using the "wrong" hand forces you to actually use your brain and think.

Read. Learn. Exercise the brain muscle.

I drink scotch. It increases my prain bower. I drink left handed every other night. Plus reading, if it is not done simply by rote, ie, the reading causes one to ponder. Plus, having a passion for life. And for some, having an intent interest in something extremely analytical.

Who cares! When I get old I will die. It will not matter if my brain is in a better or worse shape at that time. I have about 10 years left to enjoy myself and my life, so carpe diem!

Read
Puzzles (like Sudoku)
Reading the news (online)
Internet research (nothing specific... just on stuff I read about or see)
Spend a lot of time with my son doing fun yet educational things.

Learn...There is so much changing out there that learning and keeping up with changes keeps me brain active.

CONVERSATION........if you carry on an intelligent conversation.brain is fired up!!!!
a good..point/counterpoint conversation can be fun too

Walking, working out in the gym 2 or 3 times a week, including resistance machines, and dancing.

Reading different types of material...stuff on the internet, non-fiction and fiction both (although I lean toward non-fiction), magazines including women's mags, news mags, business publications, etc.

My job involves using math daily.

Studying up on my math skills at home to prepare to return to college to finish my degree.

Take vitamins every day, plus CoEnzyme Q10. Also I eat yogurt every day, and I eat salmon about 6days per week. I am also trying to eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, b/c earlier in life, I had very bad eating habits. I also drink a lot of water every day. Trying to get more sleep too...but often the internet "lures" me to be online too late at night!

Several things I believe........communication I feel is a biggie as well as always finding something new to challenge your thinking....I feel the mind, young or old, continues to grow with learning and doing......barring health problems.

I keep my brain active by attempting to learn new things. Also keeping busy with doing crossword puzzles, a lot of reading, etc.......I certainly do a lot of thinking as I'm most analytical by nature.

By keeping my mind busy at all times. The computer keeps my mind busy as well as other things in my life.

I like to play word games to keep me thinking..and fast games so i can keep on my toes

Playing all the games on game board...especially the last few days.
I nature my brain by keeping up with all the new events all around the World, reading the newspaper's, watching the History and Discovery Channel etc...I continue my learning in all the different Cultures in the World..and playing tennis is good too!

One study of life-long growth, creativity and emotional fulfillment presented the following generalizations and information:

Generalizations about Aging Phases:

I. 40 to 65 – midlife reevaluation, a time to break new ground, answer deep questions, and search for what is true and meaningful in life.

II. Late 50’s into 70’s. Liberation phase. A desire to experiment, innovate and free oneself from earlier inhibitions or limitations.

III. Late 60’s thru 80”s. Summing up phase. Desire to give back – to family, friends, and society.

IV. The desire to go on in spite of adversity or loss. Can lead to surprising manifestations of creativity and social engagement.

Information About Brain Maintenance

I. Exercise is good for the brain!

II. Activities (in order of importance!):

a. Dancing

b. Playing board games

c. Playing a musical instrument

d. Doing crossword puzzles

e. Reading

III. Positive Emotions

IV. Strong Social Networks

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