When was the last time you gave your brain a good old fashioned pamper?
We’ve come up with five easy ways to help boost your brain each and every day - and we’ve made sure that they’re all super fun and exciting. No boring maths problems here girlies!
1: Try a crossword
Crosswords aren’t just a fun time waster! In fact some experts agree that taking part in crosswords can help in keeping your brain active and alert.
Word games such as crosswords are believed to be a great way to stimulate the core component of your brain, the neurons. Get your brain ticking now by taking the daily Flossie crossword here.
2: Eat chocolate
Yes – chocolate is good for you brain! According to CNN, preliminary research at West Virginia’s Wheeling Jesuit University suggests chocolate may boost your memory, attention span, reaction time, and problem solving skills by increasing blood flow to the brain. Of course, don’t take this as your cue to munch back a king size block a day – moderation is the key!
3: Get your laugh on
Giving your brain a workout is as easy as laughing! Laugher stimulates both sides of the brain. This makes your brain more alert and enhances your learning capabilities. You've probably noticed it’s much easier for you to get work done when you’re in a good mood, as opposed to when you’re stressed. When we laugh we release endorphins which are good for long term brain health. Laughing also helps to relieve tension and put you in a relaxed frame of mind, and can also change your perspective towards negative situations. Overall, laughter can distress you and help balance your emotions. Who knew a brain workout could be so easy – and fun!
4: Go Sudoku
Some researches believe that a Sudoku puzzle a day is one of the best non-traditional and alternative ways to boost your brain power. Soduku puzzles require the use of logic, common sense and concentration to be solved; and the more you use these skills, the better they get. Some researchers even say that Sudoku puzzles can keep brain cells from dying and encourage better brain function. Want to test the theories out for yourself? Click here to take Flossie’s daily Soduku puzzle.
5: Omega-3
Essential fatty acids such as omega-3 are believed to be great for boosting brain power. Omega-3 rich foods include oily fish such as sardines, salmon and mackerel. You’ve probably already heard that fish is good for brain health, but do you know why? Omega-3 oils provide fluidity to cell membranes and improve communication between brain cells, which may help to boost learning power, and also greatly enhances the mood. Get your omega-3 boost with herbal supplements, oils or go old fashioned and try some delish fresh fish!
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2: Eat chocolate
stimulates both sides of the brain. This makes your brain more alert and enhances your learning capabilities. You've probably noticed it’s much easier for you to get work done when you’re in a good mood, as opposed to when you’re stressed. When we laugh we release endorphins which are good for long term brain health. Laughing also helps to relieve tension and put you in a relaxed frame of mind, and can also change your perspective towards negative situations. Overall, laughter can distress you and help balance your emotions. Who knew a brain workout could be so easy – and fun! .jpg)
5: Omega-3