Keep Your Brain in Shape

You don't have to submit to mental decline as you age. The brain is an amazing tool, but you have to use it. Let's start with a little background information about the brain.

As you know, you could write volumes on the brain and still just scratch the surface. So, this short introduction to your brain is greatly simplified, but I think it will help you realize that simply walking takes a lot of brain power.

The Brain
Your brain is made up of about 100 billion neurons. The neurons are specialized cells that transfer and process information. As we age, the number of neurons does decrease, however recent research shows that an adult brain is able to create new neurons.

But don’t worry too much about your decreasing neuron cell count, the real power lies in the connections between neurons. The connections are made through the tree-like extensions branching from each neuron. The extensions are called dendrites. A single neuron can be connected to tens of thousands of other neurons. WOW!

As you age, you may feel that you are more forgetful and that you are experiencing mental decline. This is not caused by a decrease in the number of neurons, but is actually caused by a decrease in the number and complexity of dendrites.

What can you do?
Just as physical exercise fortifies the body, mental exercise does the same for your brain and those important neuron connections.

You are now wondering, what can I do to keep these connections strong? Well, here is the answer…USE YOUR BRAIN!

Barring any physical illness, what is the biggest thing that contributes to a decline in mental power? Answer: A monotonous routine. That’s right. You need to keep trying new things, learning new skills and do your everyday activities differently. This will not only keep your brain strong and young, but I guarantee you won’t be bored.

The Exercises
The following exercises seem easy, but they do work.

1. Switch the hand you are using to control the computer mouse.
2. Use your opposite hand to brush your teeth, dial the phone or operate the TV remote.
3. Change your Routines:

• Use a different route to go to work.
• Read a different type of book. If you like romance novels, try a mystery.
• Take up a new hobby.
• Listen to a new Meditation CD from HealingProducts.com

The human brain is impressive in that it continually adapts to new situations. By breaking your routines you are forcing your brain to make NEW connections and strengthen those that already exist.

A couple of quotes to keep you thinking!

He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would fully suffice.
Albert Einstein

I like nonsense; it wakes up the brain cells.
Dr. Seuss

Mark McCoid
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