Sure, blond bombshells are sexy but a smart blond bombshell is even sexier. And a cute brunette with glasses? It works too. Start practicing these brain-brightening habits and you’ll be beating the guys off with a stick.
Exercise regularly Exercise is good for your brain because it increases blood flow and allows more oxygen to reach vital areas so it can work more efficiently.
Don’t smoke Smoking acts as the opposite of exercise: it inhibits circulation and the flow of oxygen, effectively starving brain cells and making you dumber.
Play games that make you think Your brain is like a muscle: the more you use it the bigger and better it gets. Playing games that challenge your attention span, speed, flexibility and memory are the best — Prevention.com recommends Bananagrams as a good example.
Eat a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids and B vitamins as both are said to help fight the development of dementia later in life. Tuna is a great source of both.
Use your non-dominant hand No time to play word games today? Brush your teeth using the other hand and your brain will have to work harder and think faster.
Practice Yoga Research suggests that regularly practicing yoga improves function in the brain’s cortex area, which affects attention, memory, thought, and language. (Not to mention it can reduce stress and improve balance and flexibility!)
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