Lets face it, the brain is basically a biological computer. It needs food, it needs oxygen, it needs exercise. You can take steps to improve the power of your brain, in effect it’s about improving, modifying, hacking the brain. OK, we may not get to the level of Einstein, but no reason why you can’t be getting the best out of what you have got.
1. Take a daily dose of EPA.
EPA is the chemical in fish oil that makes it brain food, everyone must surely be aware of that by now so why not feed your brain and increase your brain power by taking fish oil capsules. Research has shown that fish oil helps facilitate better signalling within the brain, it increases blood flow and oxygen to the brain, improves memory and concentration levels, all of which allow you to perform mental functions more efficiently. So what better way to get you started on your goal of becoming brainier than to take fish oil on a daily basis, just make sure it’s high in EPA though, as that is the fatty acid responsible for optimum brain function.
2. Lots of regular sex
Having sex regularly releases chemicals that helps to improve brain power according to a recent book “Teach yourself. Training your brain” written by a senior university lecturer and a leading biochemist. Sex is an excellent form of exercise, which also increases the blood flow to the brain. It reduces stress and releases tension both of which can inhibit brain efficiency. Interestingly, sex is also an excellent cure for those headaches, so no more excuses.
3. Do some puzzles
Crossword puzzles, sudoko, brain teasers etc. all help to keep the grey matter in good shape. Just like any other muscle, if you don’t exercise it regularly it loses its ability to perform as well as it could. Research has shown that people who do puzzles are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Keep those neural pathways open.
4. Go for a walk
There’s nothing like a breath of fresh air to clear the mind of clutter and to reduce the mental chattering that interferes with logical and constructive thinking. A daily walk in the countryside, down by the river or even in the park will clear brain fog, do wonders for your mental health and help you to think more clearly.
5. Learn a new language
Speaking another language can delay the onset of dementia by up to 4 years according to a recent article in New Scientist. The exact reason for this is not known but is believed to be linked to increased blood flow and maintaining healthy neural connections. So start learning a new language and increase your vocabulary daily, not only will you keep your brain in shape but the feeling of satisfaction you will gain will boost your confidence and you can impress everyone with your new linguistic skills.
6. Laugh a lot
Laughter is not only the best medicine; it improves brain function as it stimulates both sides of the brain at the same time, which enhances learning. Make sure you have a really good belly laugh each day. If you are somewhat serious and would find this difficult, then go to laughter therapy classes or force yourself to laugh artificially – your brain doesn’t know the difference. Laughter is contagious so if you force yourself to laugh you might even find yourself laughing for real.
7. Be creative
Take up painting or learn how to play a musical instrument, join an art class even if you believe you will be crap at it. Being creative allows you to find new solutions to old problems and expands your awareness at the same time. The act of being creative stimulates different parts of the brain and allows new ways of thinking and new neural pathways to develop. Knowledge is simply retaining information whereas intelligence is about knowing how to analyse and use that knowledge so stimulate those brain cells into becoming creative.
8. Learn how to juggle
Researchers at the University of Regensburg in Germany scanned the brains of jugglers and non-jugglers and found that the act of juggling can alter brain structure. After a period of only 3 months, the jugglers showed a significant expansion in two parts of the brain, the mid-temporal and left posterior intraprietal sulcus areas. Juggling is not as difficult as it looks, all it takes is a lot of patience and some practice. The secret is to start with two balls and as you throw one in the air avoid the temptation to just switch the second ball to the other hand, which is the most common reaction. The second ball has to be thrown upwards in an arc also and then caught with the hand on the other side. Master this and you are juggling, it’s just a case of adding in extra balls depending on how much you want to show off.
9. Get in touch with your inner child
Einstein once said that imagination was more important than knowledge and he used his to indulge in “thought experiments” where he happened to discover the most famous equation ever (E = MC2). Take a look at the kids, they are full of imagination, and they learn more in the first few years of their lives than the rest of us do in decades. Learn to lighten up and take things less seriously; you’ll find that even the most mundane tasks become more enjoyable. As we grow older we can get stuck in our ways which can only inhibit our minds. Free yourself from the illusion of what it is to be “adult” and get that twinkle back in your eye. It will not only make you more interesting, it will open up new ways of thinking too and you never know, you might even be the one to stumble upon the next major discovery.
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I especially like number 9 but it can be the trickiest to find. The advantage of the other eight is pretty obvious if you’ve tried one or two already. I did not appreciate the mental growth, or change, that comes from learning another language until I was forced to do it. It defiantly keeps your mind limber, but to be in touch with your inner child? I think you have to have seen it to really appreciate how that changes the aging process.
well, 7 out of 9 aint bad! I don’t take EPA or want to learn another language. Good list!
I think that I do majority of the list. Ha Ha! What is funny to me is that many adults forget how to be a child the youthfulness is lost due to all of the stresses of being an adult. I try to be childlike as much as possible and not take things so seriously. I will try to do these things more to motivate my brain as I get older.
Adequate sleep is crucial for proper brain function.
Sleep deprivation will diminish mental performance, “One complete night of sleep deprivation is as impairing in simulated driving tests as a legally intoxicating blood-alcohol level.”
.. I started weight training and eating healthily, amongst most other things on this list, I have felt so, so good in myself.
It also gives you a fantastic acompliced feeling knowing that you can structure and stick to things in the above list; which has also helped me a lot whilst suffering depression.
In fact the only thing of the list I don’t do is number 2…
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What about those who don`t have partners for haveing sex with. Will masturbation be a good substitute?
Hy!This is such a lovely tribute,but dude you miss one more step,which is of course God.That is all in all and we must remember him and his blessings.Ok!! I think you may agree with this.By the way good effort.
God bless you.
I hit every one of these except the EPA. My problem is that I am trying to learn Japanese and I am finding my brain incapable of processing the rapid speach quickly enough to make sense of it. If I slow it down on my mp3 player I’m fine. I need a way to make my brain actually process this faster. I guess I’ll try the EPA….
I despise the use of the word “hack” by the general population.To hack means to get inside of an object or electronic device and alter it to perform better,glean info or to destroy it you don’t hack the human mind you FUCKING LEARN!!! so why do insipid morons keep using the word hack for fuck sake.
Its really good to know how to improve our memory try to find more ways to improve, by eating fish regularly can we increase our brain power.
Can any cute girls help me with #2?
LOL number 9 made me laugh. Creative article I liked it.
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Great List, I know from experience that everything works, especially #9
i’m going to teach myself how to juggle
Oranges!
they all sound good to me and I practice most of them daily. two things I need to get though….so fish oil capsuals and a woman who enjoys sex as much as I do!
I already succeed at all of this.
On a regular day-to-day basis.
First, I take a fish oil capsule, (#1), then I’d go on a walk with my girlfriend(#4). Whilst on the walk, I will solve sudoku or crossword puzzles(#3), while listening to Japanese(#5)comedy(#6). Once we get return home, we have sex(#2). After we are done, I begin to juggle(#8) paint brushes in an attempt to paint a masterpiece of randomness(#7	).
*stretches and yawns* All in a day’s work.
hi..as we all know human brain is more in weight than any other organism…Does more thinking increase the weight of the brain gradually down the line in generations to come.. and during what span of life brain grows much faster…
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i liked them all.. thank you for sharing and opening my brain! i needed it, badly. hope it helps other. thanks again!!~