Build Your Brain Reserve

You have something called “brain reserve,” which helps your brain adapt and respond to changes and resist damage. Your brain reserve begins to develop in childhood and gets stronger as you move through adulthood. People who continue to learn, embrace new activities, and develop new skills and interests are building and improving their brain reserve.

• You Can Strengthen Your Brain Power
• Keep Your Mind Active

Study

Get educated. It can substantially increase your ability to fight off mental decline. The same is true of working at a challenging job. So go back to school, take classes, get a degree. You’re never too old to learn and your brain will thank you in the long run.

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Islas de la memoria – Vladimir Kush

Juegue

Haga crucigramas, juegue ajedrez, juegos de naipes o juegos en línea. Estas actividades pueden estimular el cerebro. Jugar “juegos mentales” electrónicos puede ayudar a mejorar su tiempo de reacción y la capacidad de resolución de problemas. Es importante encontrar uno al que quiera continuar jugando. Al igual que ir al gimnasio, no puede esperar mantenerse en forma si deja de ir.