All articles tagged with #brainpower
This article outlines seven science-backed daily habits to enhance brain health, including learning new skills, walking backward, handwriting, eating fermented foods, using memory techniques, forest bathing, and practicing gratitude, each designed to challenge and nourish the brain throughout the week.
A new study suggests that tapping your finger at a moderate pace of about two times per second can improve speech understanding in noisy environments by aligning brain timing with speech rhythms, especially when combined with vocalization, though further research is needed to confirm these effects in diverse populations.
A review of over 100 studies by University of California, Santa Barbara researchers found that even a single 30-minute session of intense exercise, such as cycling or high-intensity interval training (HIIT), can significantly boost brainpower. These short bursts of vigorous activity improve memory and executive function, which are crucial for tasks requiring concentration and decision-making. The study suggests that busy professionals can enhance their cognitive performance by incorporating brief, intense workouts into their routines, especially before tackling mentally demanding tasks.