13 Brain Exercises to Help Keep You Mentally Sharp
- Try puzzles.
- Play cards.
- Build vocabulary.
- Dance.
- Use your senses.
- Learn a new skill.
- Teach a skill.
- Listen to music.
Which exercise is best for brain?
Aerobic exercise, like running and swimming, appears to be best for brain health. That's because it increases a person's heart rate, “which means the body pumps more blood to the brain,” says Okonkwo. But strength training, like weight lifting, may also bring benefits to the brain by increasing heart rate.
How do you strengthen your brain?
9 Ways to Instantly Strengthen Your Brain
- Exploit your weakness. This first challenge will seem counterintuitive, but there's good science to support it. ...
- Play memory games. ...
- Use mnemonics. ...
- Raise your eyebrows. ...
- Read books that push your boundaries. ...
- Try new hobbies. ...
- Eat better. ...
- Exercise.
