Physical condition gets a lot of attention and for good reason. A healthy body canProblems like heart diseaseor prevent diabetes and allow older people to live independently. Mental fitness is just as important as physical health and should not be neglected. A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan, USA, provides guidelines on how we can keep our brains fit.
Promote mental fitness with exercises
An apple a day keeps the doctor away - everyone knows this saying. But how much truth is there actually in it?
Mental fitness means keeping your brain and emotional health in top condition. It refers to a series of exercises that help us:
• Slow down the pace
• Reduce tension (decompress)
• Strengthen marked memory
The more you help your body, the more you help your mind. Physical activity increases the flow of oxygen to the brain. It also increases the amount of endorphins, the “feel-good” compounds, in the brain. People in good physical shape also have greater mental agility. Physical training helps you fight depression and stress. The mental exercises are also useful. According to a study in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, certain memory exercises can strengthen "fluid intelligence," the ability to reason logically and solve new problems.
In addition to exercises, meditation is also good for the brain and body. Along with other methods, meditation is an alternative for treating depression. Calming your mind allows you to solve problems in a relaxed manner.
You can improve your mental fitness by doing the following:
- Das Multitasking stop
- Focusing on one task at a time improves concentration and performance.
- Think positive
- An affirmation is a short, positively worded sentence that has an effect on self-confidence, well-being and satisfaction
Try something new
- New dishes
- New way to accomplish everyday tasks
- Traveling to new places
- New work
games
- Crossword puzzle
- Board games
- Sudoku
Read more
Reading supports imagination by visualizing the content and stimulates various brain centers. It can also be a good relaxation technique.
