Category Archives: Physical Exercise

Exercise is beneficial for the brain

August 5, 2011 – 9:54 am

We often hear advice telling us that doing some kind of physical activity is good to develop muscle, lose weight, or generally to stay healthy. But what if doing exercise was also good for mental abilities? Last February, we already said that being physically active is very important for our cognitive health. Recently, two teams [...]

By Sandrine Belier Ph.D. | Also posted in Aging Well, brain, Brain Decline, Brain health, Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Neuroscience, Mental Health | Comments (0)

7 Ways to Improve Your Energy and Mental Focus

June 4, 2010 – 6:25 pm

This Brain Fitness for Life blog  has delivered several articles on ways to keep your memory sharp. Many of you have also inquired about ways to keep your natural energy up throughout the day to help you concentrate better. There are some simple, scientifically proven, things you can do during the course of the day [...]

By Michael Rucker | Also posted in Attention Skills, brain food, Brain health, Brain Research, Health & Wellness, Lifelong learning, Mind Fitness, Mind/Body | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (10)

101 New Year’s Resolutions

December 29, 2009 – 2:56 pm

It’s the time  to reflect on the past year 2009 and set new personal goals for the coming year 2010. We have a few ideas for you – some simple, some bigger. The important thing is to resolve to change something. Consider the positive effects on your brain. You’ll be all the better for it…. [...]

By Laura Fay | Also posted in Aging Well, Attention Skills, Brain exercises, brain food, Concentration, driving skills, Fitness, Language, Memory, Mind/Body | Tagged Brain exercises, , , , , | Comments (0)

Physical Brain Boosters

September 10, 2009 – 3:51 pm

To get the most from your brain performance as you take physical exercise,  follow this simple advice: Exercise within the boundaries of your fitness level. Work out a training program that suits you and never over-do it. From week to week gradually increase the length of your exercise sessions and along with improving your physical [...]

By Laura Fay | Also posted in Fitness, Mind Fitness, plasticity | Tagged , , | Comments (1)