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The Daily Turn On: Brain Fitness
Life is too short not to be fully "turned on." The Daily Turn On! energizes all aspects of "you." Every Monday The Daily Turn On! with That's Fit Life Fit expert Laura Lewis will provide you with ideas and tips to awaken your mind, your body and your life as you journey through each day of the week! Check in each Monday to get your tip for Turning On every day of your life.Many people correctly consider regular exercise to be an important way to keep their bodies young. But, did you also know the brain must be exercised as well in order to stay young and functioning at its best? As a matter of fact, the brain begins to slow down as early as age 30. Fortunately, we can prevent "apathy" -- no matter how slight or unnoticeable -- at any age. Lumosity, a brain training program, is a fantastic tool for consistently engaging the brain in games and exercises to stay mentally fit. Luminosity was developed by some of the leading neuroscientists in the USA. According to the Luminosity Web site, a randomized and controlled study found that the Lumosity brain training program significantly improved memory and attention in the participants.
Users of Luminosity have experienced the following achievements:
- Clearer and quicker thinking
- Improved memory for names, numbers, directions, etc.
- Increased alertness and awareness
- Elevated mood
- Better concentration at work or while driving
Illuminate your life and your brain with Luminosity. Brain fitness will keep you young and mentally fit!
Your memory: Keep it in the best shape you can
One of my biggest fears is losing myself in a Dementia-fueled haze, in which I forget relatives, experiences and years of my life, as my great aunt Doze has. Losing one's memory is such a tragedy, and something to be avoided at all costs. While we can't control the future and what happens to our bodies and minds down the road, we can take steps to prevent age-related dementia such as memory loss.
Memory loss is due to a number of things--genetics, lifestyle, environment--but what much of it comes down to is this: use it or lose it. Just like any of your other muscles, you have to exercise your brain to keep it strong. This includes engaging in social activities, doing puzzles like sudoku, using your imagination, etc. Your lifestyle also plays a big role. It's important to get a well-balance diet and to be active, for your brain as well as your waistline.
For more information, read this article and let me know your thoughts.
Memory loss is due to a number of things--genetics, lifestyle, environment--but what much of it comes down to is this: use it or lose it. Just like any of your other muscles, you have to exercise your brain to keep it strong. This includes engaging in social activities, doing puzzles like sudoku, using your imagination, etc. Your lifestyle also plays a big role. It's important to get a well-balance diet and to be active, for your brain as well as your waistline.
For more information, read this article and let me know your thoughts.
