Posts Tagged ‘crosswords’
Update: To improve sleep, combine general sleep hygiene with mindful and cognitive techniques
———- Had a good night’s sleep? We hope you did, so you can fully enjoy all the fascinating articles and brain teasers in the new edition of SharpBrains’ eNewsletter…including excellent advice on how to combine general sleep hygiene with mindful and cognitive techniques, and a book giveaway. Happy reading! New thinking: For a good night’s rest,…
Read MoreHow to properly “Use it or Lose it”: Kundalini Yoga vs. Crossword Puzzles
Yoga better than crosswords for preventing pre-Alzheimer’s memory loss (The Telegraph): “Historically and anecdotally, yoga has been thought to be beneficial in ageing well, but this is the scientific demonstration of that benefit…We’re converting historical wisdom into the high level of evidence required for doctors to recommend therapy to their patients.
Read MoreWhy financial analysts should grab a paint brush and a canvas (and artists do more math)
Which Brain Exercises Improve Memory Best? (Reader’s Digest): “The exercises you do to keep your mind sharp may not be enough to improve memory over time, but new research from the book The SharpBrains Guide to Brain Fitness reveals better ways to boost your brain health…If you can breeze through the Sunday puzzle, you are…
Read MoreDo Crossword Puzzles Help to Counteract the Aging Process? If so, Which Ones and How?
Recently there has been an ongoing debate as to whether attempting crosswords regularly can stave off cognitive decline, which is the hallmark of healthy aging and dementia. As with many areas of psychology the answer to this question may not be as clear-cut as one would hope. Before considering the evidence for whether crossword participation…
Read MoreBrain Games for the Weekend: One for each Cognitive Ability
When I give a presentation about brain health and fitness, there are always a few people who come tell me afterward that they do crossword puzzles everyday. They heard that mental exercise is good for the brain so they are pleased and proud to report that they do the best they can to maintain their…
Read MoreImprove Memory with Sleep, Practice, and Testing
There are whole markets (think crosswords, herbal supplements, drugs, brain fitness software) aimed at helping us improve our memory. Now, what is “memory”? how does the process of memory work? Dr. Bill Klemm, Professor of Neuroscience at Texas A&M University, explains a very important concept below. — Alvaro ——- Getting from Here to There: Making Memory Consolidation Work…
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