In recent times we have witnessed a greater culture around the benefits of having a constant exercise routine in everyday life. It is known that a large part of a healthy body has to do with the stimulation of the muscles and the cardiovascular system; also, that sedentary lifestyle (the absence of physical training) can become or increase the chances of contracting various types of diseases, to a greater or lesser extent.
However, as the saying goes: "You have to be healthy in body and mind." That is why for some time now, exercises that help improve cognitive abilities have become popular; in other words, to mental processes such as attention, memory, perception, language and thought.
As of 2018, we will be able to tangibly see a great emphasis on the popularity of this type of practice. This series of exercises stems from tireless research that has been carried out for several years to understand and prevent conditions or diseases resulting from aging or simply from congenital diseases originating in the brain.
At present it is known that the brain also functions as a muscle in a figurative way, since, before a process of training or accustoming, certain functions of the brain can be altered for better or for worse.
Here are 3 proven tips that help improve the brain's cognitive abilities, which can be done without hindering your everyday life.
● Although it is true that specialized games to improve attention skills or memory are functional, they also present a great contradiction: they promote sedentary lifestyle. Thus, options such as practicing sudoku, chess or puzzles, are recommended, as long as they do not hinder physical activity in one way or another.
● Creativity applied in some artistic way is one of the best exercises to improve mental well-being. For example, painting or learning to play a musical instrument, according to neuroscience, helps improve communication between different parts of the brain, strengthening the brain's sensory information channels. The same happens with other practices such as regular reading and writing.
● Social relationships, beyond seeming to be a common practice, scientifically it has been shown that the feeling of loneliness, in addition to generating depression in certain cases, is prone to generating a decline in cognitive abilities. That is why meeting new people and maintaining friendships is a good thing for the brain.
Following this type of simple advice will help you improve all your brain abilities and avoid the possibility of contracting any mental illness or disability. More information here.
