Personal Best Health Wellness - Ways to Boost Brainpower

False. Your mind is like a muscle. Keep it fit and fueled up and it gets stronger — and the longer it stays that way.
Try these tips:

1. Get moving. Studies have shown that people over 40 who exercise at least three times weekly have 20 percent better memory skills than those who don’t work out.
2. Play games. Do crossword puzzles, play Scrabble or chess and make an effort to read more. All these activities keep your thinking skills sharp.
3. Get plenty of Bs. Low levels of several B vitamins (folic acid, B6 and B12) have been linked to poor memory and cloudy thinking. Natural sources: dry beans and peas, whole grains, vegetables, citrus fruits, liver, meat, fish and dairy products.

Cultivate your mind — stay open to new experiences (better yet, seek them out), use your imagination, and stay active with things that interest you. The benefit: Your mind and memory will stay sharp and focused for a lifetime.