November 5, 2009 BY Kris
The brain suffers from the aging process just like other body parts, and its ability to store and recall information deteriorates gradually. This condition cannot be cured or prevented, but it can be slowed down by keeping the brain active, with tasks that require it to work hard.
Brain training books are specifically designed to stimulate the mind. These books typically contain puzzles of various kinds. The puzzles are not just picture puzzles made out of pieces of a larger picture. There are numerical puzzles that are made of a series of numbers having a specific pattern between those. It is the player’s task to find the pattern and complete the series. There can be word puzzles as well. In these, player has to crack the anagram of a well known word and find out the actual word to complete the puzzle. Color pattern puzzles require the player to remember a specific order in which differently colored squares are arranged in a grid. The player has to remember the sequence in which the colors are arranged, and then answer some questions based on that, given in the next page.
Brain training books are must have additions to the book collection of anyone who wishes to keep his mind sharp all the way to a ripe old age
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October 20, 2009 BY kris
Brain training is a relatively new field of scientific research, but has already become quite a craze among educated people these days. The research of Japanese neuroscientist Dr Ryuta Kawashima has proved that regular training can prevent the deterioration the human brain suffers from as a result of old age. In Train Your Brain: 60 Days to a Better Brain, Dr Kawashima has described techniques that can help people actively slow down the aging process that the brain suffers from.
Train Your Brain: 60 Days to a Better Brain
Train Your Brain: 60 Days to a Better Brain is jam packed with puzzles of various types. There are mathematical puzzles, word puzzles, and even picture puzzles. These puzzles have been especially designed to make your neural connections work harder than usual, resulting in a complete workout for the brain.
Regular practice with this book should help you get good workout for your brain, and in turn, help it to perform better, preventing Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
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October 19, 2009 BY kris
Did you always hate algebra in high school? That may be true for a lot of students, but research has shown that solving even simple math problems on a regular basis can help stave off degenerative ailments of the brain, like dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease.
As we grow up, we stop using many of our neurons, thus dooming those to a future of disuse. Neurons that are not used for a long time dry up and get disconnected from the rest pf the neural network. Initially, this does not seem to pose any serious problem, but the shutting down of a lot of neurons is the sure shot way of inviting a host of problems, including memory loss (of both short term and long term memory), lack of concentration and loss of learning ability.
However, the situation can be prevented by simply keeping the brain busy for a little time each day, practicing math puzzles or even high school math problems. With prolonged usage, this type of usage helps rewire a number of neurons that have dried up, thus making the neural network stronger again.
So, next time you feel like exercising your brain and prevent age related ailments of the brain, reach for your high school algebra books. Those might prove to be a lot of help.
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October 19, 2009 BY kris
The Missing Manual books mostly receive high rankings from customers. Your Brain: The Missing Manual, penned by Matthew MacDonald, is no exception to this trend. Targeted at casual readers who may not have any prior knowledge of how the brain works, this 274-page paperback is a pleasure to read over the weekend.
The author introduces readers to the “hardware” of the brain in the initial chapters, talking to them about neurons, synapses, and other parts of the brain. Then, he gradually moves on to how the brain works, how it handles perception and memories, and so on. One of the best things about the title is perhaps the joking tone in which it is written. The author has presented serious facts in a humorous manner, ensuring that readers will find it pleasurable to flip through the pages.
Last, but not the least, the author tells the readers how the brain works, and how it can be trained to perform better. This book is a must have for anyone who wishes to know more about how to keep the brain healthy through the life.
October 16, 2009 BY kris
Books are excellent tools for brain training. You can carry these anywhere and train in peace and quiet. Not to mention these are economical compared to consoles and game discs. There are many brain training books available. However, some are definitely better than the others. The 10-Minute Brain Workout, penned by Gareth Moore, is certainly one of the better options.
The 10-Minute Brain Workout is designed specifically for brain training. You can train your mathematical skills through Sudoku, and the plethora of number puzzles. You can put your logical reasoning skills to the test with the spatial distortion puzzles. Finally, the mind stretching challenges should be perfect for you to stretch your neural network.
The best thing about the book is that it is pretty easy to get into it. The average exercises will not take more than 10 minutes to finish, and a coffee break should be enough to nail at least one of the problems. Readers who wish to keep their neural network in a healthy condition should definitely pick up this book.
October 15, 2009 BY kris
Books are perfect for training your brain and keeping the neurons in good health. Books are portable, and good for using while you are curling up comfortably in your couch. What’s more, you can even enjoy the experience with your spouse or kids. Here are some of the types of books that can give your brain a good workout:
Word puzzle books: These books are packed with anagram challenges, crossword puzzles, and much more. Solving these puzzles will keep your vocabulary in good condition, and also help you learn new words. Solving these with your kids can be quite a satisfactory experience.
Math puzzle books: These include both general mathematical puzzle books and Sudoku collections. Both types can tax the capabilities of your brain and in the process, fine tune whatever math skills you already possess.
Picture puzzle books: These are not just for your kids. These can be good for you as well. Picture books with optical illusions and object-finding puzzles can help keep your logical reasoning skills in good condition. Besides, these puzzles also help you maintain good visual acuity.
Overall, books can be great for exercising your brain and keeping it in good health in the later years of life.
