More than 5 simple daily habits that make you smarter and more creative.
Arabian Sea Newspaper - Special
((Arab Sea)) Translations: Doctors recommended following 9 simple daily habits to strengthen memory and stimulate intelligence, stressing that small changes in lifestyle are sufficient to maintain brain flexibility and enhance mental performance for many years. A report by the "Real Simple" website stated that simple habits such as good sleep, exercise, meditation, communication, and listening to music can make a big difference in daily life, due to their positive impact on brain flexibility, and their enhancement of thinking and mental abilities. Regular Sleep Dr. Sharon Bringman, a specialist in geriatric medicine, confirmed that regular sleep is essential. She said: "During sleep, the brain continues to work by consolidating memories and improving the ability to concentrate and solve problems." She advises staying away from the phone an hour before bed to improve sleep quality. Exercising Daily Regular exercise helps strengthen neural connections in the brain and form new pathways necessary for cognitive health. Dr. Bringman recommends exercising for at least 30 minutes every day. Trying New Hobbies The brain loves challenges and renewal. It is advisable to learn new skills such as reading, knitting, gardening, or drawing to form new neural pathways and stimulate the ability to multitask and manage stress. Maintaining Social Contact Dr. Joel Salinas stressed that regular communication with others enhances thinking and supports emotional health. He pointed out that simple calls, visits, group activities, or even volunteering, would maintain the mind's activity and emotional balance. Meditation and Daydreaming Studies have revealed that mind-wandering can help in learning and analyzing in greater depth. Experts advise practicing daily mental and meditative activities such as guidance, organizing events, or participating in a discussion on specific issues. Talking to Yourself Dr. Ryan Sultan highlighted that talking to oneself out loud enhances cognitive control and doubles the speed of performing tasks. As a study showed that people who said "key, key" while searching for it found the key faster than those who remained silent. Feeling Bored Dr. Sultan explained that boredom stimulates the "default mode network" in the brain, which is responsible for creativity and connecting ideas. Spending More Time in Nature A Belgian study proved that increasing green cover by 3 percent in the neighborhood can increase the IQ by an average of 2.6 points. Nature reduces stress, increases physical activity, and improves brain health. Listening to Music Research indicates that music enhances concentration and doubles the speed of response. Dr. Kevin Woods explained that music is carefully designed to stimulate brain waves and increase concentration in just minutes.
