Brain Power

INTRODUCTIONControl unit of the bodyMost amazing part found in human bodyStill a mystery

BENEFITSACHIVE YOUR FULL POTENTIALHelps to relax instantlyHelps to concentrateBoosts memory

WAYS1- Exercise and fun

WAYS2- ELIMINATE STRESSORS AND RELAX

WAYS3- SLEEP WELL

WAYS4- WRITE THEM DOWN

WAYS5- LISTEN TO MUSIC

WAYS6- TEACH SOMEONE ELSE

WAYS7- SOLVE PUZZLES

WAYS8- EAT A GOOD MEAL

THANK YOU!

*The brain is the control unit of the body. All voluntary actions are controlled by it. It is the most amazing part of the human body. Many scientists have devoted their time to solve the mystery of the brain. But no one has still been able to do so.**Exercising doesnt just exercise the body, it also helps to exercise your brain. Obesity and the myriad of diseases that eventually set in as a result of being overweight can cause serious harm to the brain. Furthermore, without regular exercise plaque starts to build up in your arteries and your blood vessels begin to lose the ability to effectively pump blood. Plaque buildup leads to heart attacks, but it also reduces the amount of oxygen and nutrients that your blood carries to your brain. When the nutrients dont make it there, the brains ability to function is compromised. *Anything that causes you major stress, like anger or anxiety, will in time begin to eat away at the parts of your brain that are responsible for memory. Amongst the most brain-damaging stressors is depression, which is actually often misdiagnosed a a memory problem since one of its primary symptoms is the inability to concentrate. If you cant concentrate, then you might feel like you are constantly forgetting things. Depression increases the levels of cortisol in your bloodstream, which elevates the cortisol levels in the brain. Doctors have found that increased cortisol diminishes certain areas of the brain, especially the hippocampus, which is where short-term memories are stored. Prolonged depression can thus destroy your brains ability to remember anything new. Seek professional help to combat your depression your brain will thank you.

*Getting a consistent 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night will increase your memory. During sleep, the brain firms up memories of recently acquired information and getting enough sleep will help you get through the full spectrum of nocturnal cycles that are essential to optimal brain and body functioning during the waking hours. Taking a nap throughout the day, especially after learning something new, can also help you to retain those memories as well as recharge your brain and keep it sharper longer.

*If theres something you want to remember, writing it down can help. Writing it down creates oxygenated blood flow to areas of your brain that a responsible for your memories and literally exercises those parts of it. You can start a journal, write yourself e-mails, or even start keeping a blog all of these activities will help to improve your capacity to remember and memorize information.

*Research shows that certain types of music are very helpful in recalling memories. Information that is learned while listening to a particular song or collection can often be recalled by thinking of the song or playing it mentally. Songs and music can serve as cues for pulling up particular memories.

*Reading material out loud has been shown to significantly improve memory of the material. Expanding further upon this idea is the fact that psychologists and educators have found that by having students teach new concepts to others, it heps to enhance understanding and recall.

Teach new concepts and information to a friend or study partner, and youll find you remember the information a lot better.

*Studies have shown that doing either of these activities on a daily basis not only keep your brain active, but also help to delay memory loss, especially in those who develop dementia. So pick up the daily newspaper and work on that crossword puzzle, read a book, or enjoy a game of solitaire.

*Avoid FATS AND SUGAR.

Having a healthy breakfast in the morning has been shown to improve performance throughout the day.

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