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Like other parts of our body, the brain needs systematic training. If you offer him unusual tasks from time to time, then memory and attention will improve, as will the ability to concentrate, think logically, and even express your thoughts beautifully.
learn languages
Of course, you can (and even need to) memorize poetry. But there are still more practical benefits from learning a language. Moreover, now this will not require either money or long hours of serious study. New free online resources can be used on the go from your tablet or smartphone. In addition, they turn lessons into an exciting game. As you know, even 10 minutes a day on the way to work, at lunchtime or before bed is more effective than a full hour of language training once a week.
Add Fats and Carbs to Your Menu
Our brain is made up primarily of adipose tissue. Therefore, foods rich in omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as fish from the northern seas, will benefit him. The best plant sources of omega-3s are considered to be flaxseed and rapeseed oils, as well as dried fruits, almonds, hazelnuts and walnuts. In addition, the brain needs fuel – sugar – to work. Choose slow carbohydrates – buckwheat, oatmeal, rye bread. Do not forget about eggs rich in phospholipids, and seasonal vegetables and fruits. In autumn, there are especially many vitamins and microelements in pumpkin, carrots, beets, plums and grapes.
Drink to health
Gaba tea, Taiwanese oolong tea, stimulates brain activity. In particular, it improves thinking and memory, helps with headaches and dizziness. The fact is that this drink contains the most important neurotransmitter – gamma-aminobutyric acid. According to Ayurvedic beliefs, thyme, ginkgo biloba, lemongrass, centella asiatica, ginger, and Schisandra chinensis have a beneficial effect on the brain. They can be added to tea or taken as part of dietary supplements, especially during periods of stress and increased brain activity.
Do gymnastics… for the brain
The Einstein: Brain Trainer app offers games designed by neuropsychologists to develop memory, logic, attention, and quick thinking. “FitBrains: LogicTrainer” includes more than 300 tasks to practice the skills of quick decision making. Math King helps refresh the school curriculum in grades 5-9 and restore clarity of thought. These are just a few of the hundreds of dedicated iPhone and/or iPad apps that you can download for free.
Do a light self-massage
Massage the right half of the face and body with your right hand, the left with your left: put your palm on your forehead, pass it through your temple behind your ear and down the back of your neck to your chest. Repeat the same with the other hand. “This simple technique instantly stimulates the brain and clarifies the mind,” says naturopath Jean-Luc Darrigol, author of Say No More: I’m Losing My Memory.