Subukan ang 10 mga brain exercise na madaling gawin sa pang-araw-araw na buhay, at buuin ang healthy lifestyle, upang maging mas matalino ang iyong utak!
Si Dr. Smell, head ng Memory Clinic at Aging Center sa UCLA, ay nagsabi na ang pag-iwas sa accelerated aging ng utak ay mas madali kaysa sa pagbabago ng mga nasirang brain cells, at ang paglaban sa aging ng utak ay hindi kailanman late o masyadong maaga.
Instead of believing in magic smart pills, or spending a lot of money on brain classes, try the following 10 simple brain exercises in daily life, and build a healthy lifestyle.
1. Maglaro ng creative games
Even beginners can think of more than 10 ways to play each move in games that require thinking, judgment, and strategy (like bridge, chess, checkers). A 21-year study from Einstein Medical College in New York found that elderly people who played such games at least once a week had a 50% lower chance of developing dementia compared to those who didn’t play.
2. Develop quick reaction skills
Video games like Nintendo, or small marble games can train fast reaction abilities, and after quickly focusing attention, you get a relative relaxation. Professor Ristack of George Washington University suggests playing a paper ball game during work breaks: stand about six feet away from the trash can, hold a paper ball, quickly turn around and throw it into the trash can.
3. Create new experiences in daily life
Monotonous routines kill brain power. Dr. Katz, a neurobiologist at Duke University, encourages breaking habits and creating new experiences in his book "Make Your Brain New." For example, take a completely new route to work or school, notice new sounds, smells, and scenery along the way; eat at different restaurants every day, try new flavors, and enrich your sensory experiences.
4. Experience the joy of independent travel
The meaning of travel lies in broadening horizons and experiencing new environments. So when traveling abroad, avoid large tour groups or city tours with Mandarin guides. Try independent travel or self-guided tours instead, preferably renting a car or using public transportation. Visit local markets, spend extra time in spice or herb sections, smell unfamiliar scents, chat with locals, and keep your brain ready to face new challenges. Unexpected challenges help brain cells develop new connections.
5. Use music to relax
It’s said that listening to Mozart can improve spatial awareness and promote logical development in the brain. However, professional music therapist Xú Qípíng, certified by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA), says the so-called "Mozart Effect" is a media misrepresentation and market hype. The original researchers later admitted the study had too small a sample size and too short a duration to prove long-term benefits of Mozart’s music on brain development. But music still has positive effects on the brain.
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