Brain: Keep it Alive! The Science of Brain Exercise

The New Science of Brain Exercise Keep Your Brain Alive: The Neurobics way! Usually beginning in your forties or fifties— sometimes even in your thirties—you start to notice these small lapses: not remembering where you put the car keys or what was on the grocery list you left at home.. .or being unable to understand the instructions for a new VCR or computer or forgetting where the car is parked because you left the mall through a different door. Even though these small lapses don't actually interfere much with daily life, the anxiety they provoke can. You worry that you'll become just like your Aunt Harriet, who can remember details of events from the Depression but not what she did yesterday. Firsthand experiences with people who have difficulty with perception and memory as they age can make you anxious when you suddenly forget something ordinary. No wonder you jump to the conclusion that aging is an inevitable slide into forgetfulness, confusion, or even ...