In the Spirit of Wellness,
Why You Need to Put Your Brain on a Fitness Plan, Too
Fact: We are outliving our brains. Life expectancy in the United States today is about 80 years old. Girls have a one in three chance of living to 100, while boys have one in four. The problem? Our cognitive brain performance peaks in our early 40s. That means mental functions like memory, speed of thinking, problem-solving, reasoning, and decision-making decline in the last 30 or 40 years of life.
suggested reading, 3 other great tips:
http://shine.yahoo.com/experts/why-you-need-to-put-your-brain-on-a-fitness-plan--too-220530885.html
Move Your Feet
Recently published research shows that aerobic exercise stimulates positive brain change and memory gains faster than we previously thought possible. Adding regular aerobic exercise that elevates your heart rate to your routine at least three times a week for an hour won't just help with physical health, it will also increase brain blood flow to key memory centers in the brain and improve our memory for facts. When you combine complex thinking with aerobic exercise, brain health benefits are amplified.
Why You Need to Put Your Brain on a Fitness Plan, Too
Fact: We are outliving our brains. Life expectancy in the United States today is about 80 years old. Girls have a one in three chance of living to 100, while boys have one in four. The problem? Our cognitive brain performance peaks in our early 40s. That means mental functions like memory, speed of thinking, problem-solving, reasoning, and decision-making decline in the last 30 or 40 years of life.
suggested reading, 3 other great tips:
http://shine.yahoo.com/experts/why-you-need-to-put-your-brain-on-a-fitness-plan--too-220530885.html