This archive report was first published on 30 October 2019.
As we grow older, our brain's ability to remember and reason begins to decline, affecting our performance in a competitive world. However, this doesn't have to be a cause for concern, as there are ways to slow down this process.
According to Dr. Gareth Moore, training your brain to be at its optimum can be achieved by building new skills, reading a book on a subject you're unfamiliar with, learning a new language, or trying a type of puzzle you've never solved.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University found that certain types of brain training exercises can improve memory, particularly those that require remembering the location of things and words. This type of exercise helps improve working memory, which holds temporary information needed for decision-making.
Fortunately, you don't need to enroll in a school or attend brain training sessions to improve your brain power. Your smartphone can be a valuable tool in this regard. Download brain training apps, such as Lumosity, which are engineered by scientists, researchers, and game designers to help improve problem-solving, processing speed, attention, memory, and flexibility of thought.
Other effective apps include Left vs Right, Brain it On, Personal Zen, and Happify. Johns Hopkins University also recommends music as a way to keep your brain young, suggesting that listening to music can be a great way to exercise your brain, and playing an instrument can provide a total brain workout.
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