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Your Brain Needs Exercise Too!
Exercising your brain can help with focus, memory, and keeping you mentally sharp.
We use our brain in everything we do, so why wouldn’t we want to keep it sharp and young. I know what your thinking, Brain exercises are for old people. Younger people can benefit from exercising their brains too.
Research shows, that no matter how old you are, exercising your brain can help improve your concentration and focus. Here are a few fun ways to help make you mentally sharp.
Do a puzzle
Not only are puzzles relaxing but they help with focus and concentration. You don’t have to do a big 5,000 piece jigsaw puzzle to reap the benefits either. I have several 100 and 500 piece puzzles that I get out and do once or twice a month.
Try playing some card games
A study in 2015 of stimulating activities for adults found that card games improve memory and thinking skills. When’s the last time you played a game of cards? The great thing about card games is there are some you can play by yourself like solitaire. So grab a deck of cards and have some fun!
Dance
I know your thinking that there is no way dancing helps your brain. Well, it does. Research shows that learning new dance improves your brain’s…
