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.
