Do:

• Exercise your body regularly and get involved in physically active leisure pursuits
• Keep your mind exercised! Engage in active learning throughout life and pursue new experiences
• Stay socially engaged with friends, family and community groups
• Maintain a positive attitude and a sense of control over your life
• Take steps to manage stress
• Eat a balanced diet, and focus on brain-healthy foods that are rich in antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids, and consider taking a multivitamin supplement that includes antioxidants and folate
• Mind your numbers: Lose any extra pounds, lower your cholesterol if it is high, and keep your blood glucose and blood pressure under control
• Get adequate sleep

·        Shopping List

·        Memory games

·        Reading

·        Using the computer

·        Crossward Puzzles

·        Board games

·        Do problem solving puzzles and games

·        Do things with your non-dominant hand. If you are left-handed, open doors with your right hand brush your teeth with opposite hand

·        Change up your reading list

·        Shorten your to-do list to no more than five items at a time for better recall

 Take the first positive steps toward optimizing your brain. Becoming more physically active is an ideal first step. Not only will you feel better, but your senses and your brain will function at a higher level.