Greetings Balanced Life Family,
Exercise Your Brain
Do you ever think of the importance of exercising your brain? Brain exercises are just as important as physical exercises for long term health. Adding simple brain exercises can benefit you by increasing your memory or even delaying Alzheimer’s disease. Give your brain a workout!
There are free games on your cell phone that you can get at the app store. They have exercises for vocabulary, listening, reading, math and memory skills through fun interactive games. It’s a real workout for your brain. Two of the apps that I’ve been using for years are Elevate and Lumosity. They really challenge me and help keep my brain sharp.
Read a book. Reading exercises your brain. Take a break from the internet and choose a book. Too much screen time can be hard on your eyes. I’m presently reading Becoming by Michelle Obama. Of course, you don’t have to read that book, but choose a wholesome book that’ll stimulate your brain in a good way. And by all means don’t neglect reading your Bible.
Working crossword puzzles, word finds and Sudoku games are good. Board games like scrabble, checkers, and chess all force you to exercise the brain God gave you. An educator once told me, “The mind is like a muscle. The more you exercise it, the stronger it becomes.” I believe him.
Social interaction exercises the brain too. Watch the news and keep up with current events and have intelligent discussions with relatives or friends. This stimulates the brain. Did you know that this is one of the brain exercises that studies have shown to be effective in reducing the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease?
Finally, take a walk. What? Yes! One of the most recommended brain exercises, according to the experts, is physical activity. Moving your body gets blood and oxygen moving to your brain. Just a thirty minute walk three to five times a week, will get your brain energized and help reduce stress and anxiety.
Ok family, I’ve just suggested some of the ways you can exercise your brain. Try a few of them. They may just help you to keep sharp, alert, and mentally sound.
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