Good thinking kit slideshow

What's the very best way to remember a list? Write it down! While it may seem counter to what you think of as boosting “memory,” in fact tools such as lists are one of the best ways we can boost our daily memory performance. After all, is anyone really going to test you on your grocery list at the checkout? From Dr Cynthia Green’s Good Thinking Kit remember lists

Try this simple exercise for at least 5 minutes each day to challenge your visual perception capacity: Keep one eye covered and go about your regular routine. See how well you can see with just that one eye – what changes about your perception? Next, cover the other eye and see how things change. From Dr Cynthia Green’s Good Thinking Kit eye opener

Forgetting names is the number one memory complaint we see. Here's a simple strategy anyone can use to boost their ability to recall names: Get into the habit of always repeating someone's name when you are learning it. Doing so will focus your attention on their name, and give you the opportunity to practice it. From Dr Cynthia Green’s Good Thinking Kit remember names

Here’s a visual workout you can do anytime, anywhere (well, almost anywhere). Take up the fine art of the doodle. Some studies have even suggested that doodling can boost concentration, making it certainly worth the fun! From Dr Cynthia Green’s Good Thinking Kit doodle de do

Puzzles are a great way we can keep our minds intellectually challenged and sharp. Activities such as doing crossword or other puzzles have been linked to a reduced risk for dementia, making them not only fun but also good for you! Get into the habit of playing a puzzle daily. From Dr Cynthia Green’s Good Thinking Kit puzzle it out

Can't find your way out of the clutter? No doubt that mess gets in the way when you need to find an important piece of paper, email or even just your keys! Spend ten minutes each day this week cleaning out and organizing something specific. Start with your desk, try bringing order to your email or tackle the junk drawer. From Dr Cynthia Green’s Good Thinking Kit clean up

Try the game Bananagrams to build your word skills. Need to play alone? Try this variation: See if you can make a Bananagram that uses all the tiles. Other great word games include Snatch-It, Backseat Drawing and Konexi. From Dr Cynthia Green’s Good Thinking Kit show me some skills

This week, try doing things such as writing, eating or brushing your teeth with your opposite hand. Start with five minutes a day, building to 30 minutes (total, over the course of the day) by the end of the week. From Dr Cynthia Green’s Good Thinking Kit opposite hand week

This week, try a totally different form of aerobic exercise. If you usually walk or run, check out a class at a gym. Check out one of the latest exercise trends, such as a spin or Zumba class. Mixing up your exercise routine will help keep it fresh and help you stick with your new aerobic routine, essential for continued brain health! From Dr Cynthia Green’s Good Thinking Kit cross train your brain

Challenge your brain by listening to music totally out of your usual “box.” Find something new just by turning the dial, or look for a foreign language station and see if you can follow along! From Dr Cynthia Green’s Good Thinking Kit mind music

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Good thinking kit slideshow

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