Recent studies have explored the connection between increased brain function in those of us over 50 and the use of computers. They theorize that because computers require us to switch mental gears frequently and process information in a new way, their use quickens our mental reaction time.
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An opportunity to experiment with some fun ideas...
Yes, you can teach an old dog new tricks! Every time you use your mind in a new way actually alters the brains’ neural circuits!
Reading this Blog, thinking about it and writing comments all count as new tricks! Woof!
Go through our Dance with It! sections and do the ‘exercises’.
Write your dreams, talk to your dream characters – you are exercising your memory. Woof!
Try a new life ‘dance’ step – if it’s new for you it counts! Woof!
Dance with It and share some of your newest tricks with us!
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hope this study is correct about computers. lol.
ReplyDeleteMaybe the increased brain function in those of us over 50 is because of the adrenaline surges that come as our frustration builds and we start 'talking' loudly to these formidable machines! What do you think about that!
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