I'm sure you are aware of the importance of keeping your brain in shape by learning new things, varying your routine and staying active. Playing games to maintain your mental fitness is a great way to do this. Brain teasers, games and puzzles can be amazing tools for maintaining and growing the neural connections in your brain. Traditional games like chess,…
In Shakespeare's Hamlet, Ophelia is quoted as saying, "There's rosemary that's for remembrance; pray, love, remember." Even in the famous playwright's day, using rosemary for memory was believed to enhance one's ability to improve their memory. This is something you may not have heard before or may have simply set aside as an old wives' tale; however, scientific researchers have shown…
As you learned from the previous post, there are lots of things you can do for your memory health and to give your memory a boost. Along with these exercises, certain lifestyle factors have shown to have a significant impact on how well our brains function. I'd like to take some time today to focus on just three things you may…
Why is memory exercise important? Think of your brain as the operating system for your body, and really for your life. It helps guide you through your day and processes the data that you are experiencing to help you understand what’s going on around you. Your brain is critical when it comes to your learning, concentrating and memory functions, as well…