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A fit brain
July 12 2016
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RHP User
9 years ago
A. In a demanding job (Management) B. Starting up a new businesses project C..Run a house of 5 Adults .... free time, my brain likes to do sweet FA. You know like have a chat with vino and pretend Im a dirty old man with a drinking problem.. 🤓 - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
9 years ago
My workout on my brain happens daily. 5am - 6pm..Tho around 2.30 it needs fuel or goes into sleep mode. Its important to keep active and not be ignorant to learning. I also do yoga, which is amazing for tge mind. It shooshes it and with my ADD its a blessing.. - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
9 years ago
Driven by my curiousity and interest in the world around me ,its no problem keeping my brain stimulated. In fact there is so much stuff in it, it is lucky to "fit" in my head. And a lot of it is useless rubbish! If only I could find the delete button!
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RHP User
9 years ago
Im looking forward to the men's comments 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😎 - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
9 years ago
At work: Keeps my mind fit everyday. When I have to work out just how the f*** am I supposed to get all this achieved? - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
9 years ago
A bit of a mantra... F - Forgive everything, forget nothingU - Unique opportunities arise, seize themC - Challenge preconceptionsK - Knowledge is power, learn something new daily The rest is probably quite obvious and hopefully needs no explanation? Enjoy the day!
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RHP User
9 years ago
I have a job that allows me to indulge in one of my passions. I am in vintage heaven, and doing some researching. I love to walk, and while Im walking I think things over and come to solutions. I meet up with friends regularly which usually means a Quiz Night or Games Night, great fun but making your brain tick over at the same time. Also, I have a very mature son who I have some interesting conversations with. My brain doesnt have a lot of rest time, I am one of those people who dream every night.
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RHP User
9 years ago
I'll think about it and get back to you. That will be the warm up, followed by some Cruel Solitaire to get the stretching done.
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RHP User
9 years ago
I saw an interesting documentary on this just last night on ABC. Personally, I find regular exercise is important, moreso getting out into the open air, rather than spending time in a gym. I like to learn something new every day. I feel the process of learning is a way to keep the mind stimulated.Regular intelligent chats with others is also important, finding new and interesting viewpoints while considering topics that you have never spent time on happens easily when chatting to other people.Also, I feel that gaming (both board games and computers games) is a great way to keep the brain stimulated. There are many studies that show the benefits of gaming, both mental and physical. I think that not only do all of these things help keep the brain active and working, but also the mind. Opening the mind to new ideas and experiences helps to keep us alert, I find that people who tend to be open minded and non judgemental usually have a more positive and healthy attitude towards life. What else is life about, if not to experience as much as possible?
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RHP User
9 years ago
I garden for pleasure and relaxation. I attempt new hobbies outside my current skill set: carving tiny pendants from black coral was a successful one. Lately I've been carving wood into something to put on the wall and the timber and metal garden screen i made on the weekend. Servicing, tinkering and customising my motorbikes is good on the brain cells too, i find...as a safe result is vital. Next time I want to tackle painting my living room in some pleasing shades of blue and white: clouds and sky. Ive never house painted before...i think it will be a useful skill to have.
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RHP User
9 years ago
Working full time dealing with people and finding solutions for their circumstances is challenging one side of my the brain. I've recently gotten back into pursuing my artistic interests and my brain is firing non stop with different ways I can express my creative side. Balancing up both sides of the brain.... yay! I also read yesterday about a study that was done regarding sleep and the link to intelligence. Apparently when women sleep their brain power increases. So ladies getting a good night sleep is very important to brain function. The same study found that men don't receive the same benefits from a good night sleep but responded better to 100 minute nap during the day. Something to do with the way male and female hormones function differently. Also foods we eat can have an effect on our brains. As we age the synapses connections decrease. Another study I recently read found that eating foods rich in antioxidants (specifically any fruit or veg that is red to purple in colour range) stopped the breakdown of synaptic connections and showed an increase in the formation of new ones thereby stopping dementia from developing. An extract from Your Brain Matters, Dementia Collaborative Research Centres: Your Brain Matters was supported by funding from the Australian Government under the Chronic Disease Prevention and Service Improvement Fund from July 2012 to June 2015. "Antioxidants may help protect against oxidative damage, considered part of the pathology of Alzheimer’s disease. Lower levels of antioxidants have been observed in people with Alzheimer’s in cross-sectional studies [3]. Prospective studies provide some evidence of lower dementia risk for higher intake of specific antioxidants, but results are conflicting [3]. Several studies have found a lower risk of dementia is associated with higher intake of fruit and vegetables and higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet [4]. Folate and vitamin B12 deficiencies have been associated with cognitive impairment and dementia. However, whether increasing intake or using supplements of folate or vitamin B12 reduces the risk of developing dementia is as yet unknown [5]. Deficiencies or elevated homocysteine should be treated. There is insufficient evidence to promote a specific diet for reducing dementia risk. However, the Australian Dietary Guidelines recommend avoiding saturated fat and eating plenty of fruits and vegetables [6]. This general healthy diet is likely to help reduce the risk of dementia, in addition to cardiovascular disease and other health conditions." Great topic Q. LG
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RHP User
9 years ago
That was on the ABC last night was called How to Stay Young..this episode concentrated on brain health. One interesting piece of research took place over a forty year period with a group of nuns in Minnesota .Some got Alzheimer's ,some didnt. One conclusion the researches came to was that the nuns who wròte quite long versions of their stories,who were better educated from an early age were less likely to have dementia later in life. Suduko was not that helpful apparently,because you got used to it. Anything that challenges the brain differently is a good thing. Purple fruits ,berries,vegetables also helpfull Q
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RHP User
9 years ago
That was on the ABC last night was called How to Stay Young..this episode concentrated on brain health. One interesting piece of research took place over a forty year period with a group of nuns in Minnesota .Some got Alzheimer's ,some didnt. One conclusion the researches came to was that the nuns who wròte quite long versions of their stories,who were better educated from an early age were less likely to have dementia later in life. Suduko was not that helpful apparently,because you got used to it. Anything that challenges the brain differently is a good thing. Purple fruits ,berries,vegetables also helpfull Q
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Grouse33
9 years ago
I squeeze my pelvic floor muscles for 20 seconds at a time, as if I was stopping the flow of urine. This enhanced control and can delay ejacu.... Hang on. You meant my actual brain I'm supposed to think with??? Yeah nah, I do nothing for that one. - Posted from rhpmobile
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sweetgem
9 years ago
Always been trying to give my brain the rest/sleep (#1 medicine and therapy for a healthy brain) that it deserves. However, I don't often succeed in trying because of my current home situation. Therefore, I've opted for a lifestyle change nearly a year ago by eating right and exercising more. I also try to do some writing on here (in the forums) and elsewhere as a form of keeping my brain active. However, I do not want to do too much while I'm on this journey, as I am not getting enough sleep on ongoing basis, so just in case the constant lack of sleep did the reverse effect on my brain :) - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
9 years ago
and I'm reading all replies with great interest. Learning a new skill.......well, I think with working whether it's full time, part time or whatever, you're learning something new all the time.Where I work, I am currently reviewing many of our manuals/procedures/process maps/checklists.So much has changed just in 2 years. It really makes you think and it's good to get everything up to date and also delete/archive stuff that is no longer required. Learning a new language........when I travelled o/s, I was going to be in Italy more than any other country so I taught myself some Italian by watching as many Italian programs as I could on SBS and also with the help of a Lonely Planet language guide booklet. I wanted to expand on that so a while back I started weekly language lessons with an Italian lady but soon realised I'd have to put more time and money into it than I'd expected so that is on the backburner for now. I do have singing lessons though - popular, jazz and classical. I walk each weekday but only for about 20 mins.......more on the weekends when I'm not working.I do 2 PT sessions per week and I find boxing is very beneficial in many ways especially hand to eye coordination. Gardening - only have a small garden to care for but find satisfaction in working out there on a lovely sunny day! Free online games are fun - Checkers, Trivia Nut, Guess The Colours are just some that I've tried plus there's Lumosity which I've been doing for about 4 years. I hate jigsaw puzzles but when I have dinner at Dad's place, we always sit down after finishing our meal and put a few pieces into place with whichever jigsaw he's got happening at the time......there's always one on the go, usually the ones with about 1000 - 1500 pieces. He's 82 and plays golf nearly every day, still does all his own housework, lawnmowing, gardening etc so happy to say he shows no signs of slowing mentally or physically. Hope I'll be the same when I'm in my 80's !!
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RHP User
9 years ago
I read the forums. That counts, right?
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RHP User
9 years ago
Quoting 'Qefenta1' That was on the ABC last night was called How to Stay Young..this episode concentrated on brain health. How to stay young eh?... While the complicated wizardry required for my brain to achieve my daily work tasks might be good for my brain/youth/life expectancy, I'm sure the stress and missing sleep time is more than making up for that in the reverse...
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RHP User
9 years ago
My brain is busy thinking for a team of 14. Planning work, getting them out on the road and completing the paperwork for our admin team. Apprentices test my brain daily. Great topic BTW
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RHP User
9 years ago
Love this topic, OP! You always come up with fantastic topics for discussion, Q! I'm constantly challenging my brain. I often have to spend time waiting for and travelling on public transport and I use that time by reading non-fiction or thinking of creative stuff like thinking of the plot and characters if I were to indulge in screenwriting, "composing" music, "choreographing" dances, designing the interior of my abode or the architecture of my dream home, figuring out the mechanics of creating a range of modular furniture, and sometimes, just indulging in self-reflection. Lots of creative daydreaming there, whenever I am enduring our dreary public transport. Yesterday, I suddenly had inspiration for a series of small thematic artwork that I might work on but sadly, my imagination and creativity may be in abundance, but I'm unable to draw and paint. :( I go through stages where my interests change. Previously, I was into decluttering and having more of a minimalist Nordic / Zen look for the home, and colouring. Now, my interests have switched to Terrariums, finding out more about liquor, seeing if I can create a sewing nook and squeeze in a drafting table in my sadly tiny habitat, and creating new recipes. Work can be extremely demanding on the brain and the body, but I enjoy having to be hyperfocused at work. I often start work at 0630 hrs and recently, I've had 10-14 hr days. Thankfully, I don't work five days a week! I can be assigned any of four different roles at work so it keeps me on my toes. I love most of my colleagues and they are a few of the smartest people I know and when things are going smoothly, we often get to have snippets of discussions on interesting topics on current affairs, with great music playing in the background. A few of us converse in French, mine being the rustiest and most rudimentary, and I have been toying with the idea of brushing up on my French conjugaison et vocabulaire du francais again. I've been thinking of learning Korean for quite a few years now too. I know a few key phrases I use on my South Korean hairdresser, which amuses her endlessly. My greatest compliment to her is : "I walk in looking like an ahjumma (middle-aged lady) and walk out looking like an agassi (young lady)." :D I do play Time Management / Strategy games now and then and I did come across a segment on TV news once that discussed how playing Wii games and mobile / PC games keep your brain focused and hence, help to prevent dementia and Alzheimer's, barring genetic predisposition. I used to play Atari and Nintendo games with my mum and I believe she still play games now and then, and her brain is sharp as a tack! Her memory is fabulous and she can tell you phone numbers off her memory and without flinching! On a daily basis, I love to tally up the total amount at the cashier's before they announce it to me and/or tell them the change that is due again before they tally it up on the cash register or more accurately, the Point Of Sale systems. Basic mental arithmetic and the rare Sudoku here and there helps to flex the cerebral muscles. I wish that Primary Schools here would ban the calculator and encourage mental calculations because that does so much good for the growing brain. I love reading Ingredients labels to find out how food manufacturers are trying to fool us with new fancy terms for sugar to make it more clandestine or how they are claiming "low fat" / "low sugar" etc. *rolls eyes. If I'm going to have a leisurely weekend, my weekend treat is often reading AFR (Australian Financial Review). For my personal pleasure, I keep a running list of things I think is going to happen to our Australian economy and love it when I get to tick the boxes with correct predictions. If only I had more financial saavy when I was younger. :| As a teenager, I read books by Tony Buzan (pre-mind mapping years) and another book, Seven Kinds of Smart by Dr Armstrong, and these books have been pivotal in my interest in keeping my brain active. As a young adult in my 20's, I rolled with a group of intelligent friends and our favourite past time was to enter into very animated and vociferous debates and discussions over anything and everything. Granted, sometimes our fiery enthusiasm ended up in pretty personal slanging matches but, at the end of the day, it was all for the passion of the debate and no one got too emotional over it. :D I still hold those friends in high regard. :D I remain very interested in watching discussions, documentaries and current affairs programs on TV, but unfortunately, I don't get reception for ABC nor SBS. :( When I had cable, I used to tune in to CNN / SkyNews daily. (That's how I passed my Australian Citizenship test - I had a good understanding of the Senate and House of Representatives just by watching the going-on's on SkyNews.) I constantly pick out grammatical and spelling errors on TV and the printed media effortlessly. People tend to get defensive about this trait but it's not done out of a mean streak but rather, out of a hope that more will accord the respect due to the beautiful English language. Friends and colleagues who don't view this as a threat actually tap into my aptitude by getting me to help proofread their reports and resume and I'm always happy to help. Q and SydnoBarbie, kudos to you guys for your literary skills because I get relegated to the Basic level when you guys are around. SydnoBarbie, I am very impressed by your grammatical prowess. ;) So yeah... no rest for the wicked brain!
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RHP User
9 years ago
Used to be my moto but it's "get through the day" lately. A few years ago hubby bought me a Nintendo DS and all of the brain training games. It was fun! My current situation is brain dead or brain overload - nothing in between. I've been trying to manage my ADHD without medication and it's been a fail. I can go days without achieving anything but continuous thought. Not working but not having the time to pursue anything has also created this numbness. But I've my kids alive! I'm very creative and love to make art in any form. I've also got a guitar gathering dust which I've been meaning to pull out and teach myself to play. I try and meditate for a short time when I remember. But until I'm back on my Meds it's monkey brain for me!
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RHP User
9 years ago
In the 80s there was a very inspirational book.Women Who Run With the Wolves by Pinkola Estes..I think you might find it inspiring too..hugs Q
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RHP User
9 years ago
Not being a sticky beak, but I hope that you are stopping the ADHD meds with your Dr's approval. If it isn't working for you, I hope you'll return back to it. Whatever works to help us get through life!
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RHP User
9 years ago
... I find that our brain can be impeded by circumstances. For instance, I've worked in environments where bullying is rife and there's a lot of passive-aggression and I've noticed that under such adverse situations, I dumb down. I wonder if anyone else has encountered this?
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RHP User
9 years ago
I get a lot of online interaction that helps excercise my mind on several levels. I get to google a lot which can involve problem solving and collating the info I end up with, then presenting it in hopefully something of an understandable format. RHP and facebook give me very different groups of people to interact with online that challenge and entertain my mind. Putting words together, checking spellings, meanings, trying to make sense in writing and when reading. It's funny how my mind works so much faster than my fingers and I miss words altogether sometimes and that's even though I do read back over. It works best to read out loud I've found. Hahaha, yes, I never do that because I will have people looking at me like I'm crazy. I stopped playing an online game that was taking too much time at all hours of the day and started hanging out with my family more. We've all had a troubled life, so that's been good to help build bonds. And work towards minimising stress and anxiety because both take their toll on the mind. I read online that it looks like there might be a cure for Alzheimer's in the next 5 years. How exciting that would be. I think my mum's mind has probably stultified over 20 years of sitting in an atmosphere lacking in interest. I'm enjoying playing with words too. I feel like my mind is becoming freer. There's more of course, sorry if that's a bit of a ramble. Peachy
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RHP User
9 years ago
Quoting 'inspirit' Im looking forward to the men's comments 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😎 - Posted from rhpmobile I get a good brain workout while I'm doing my physical training. For 6 months or more I've been doing some martial arts training and some of the moves really are complex so first I have to get my head around them before my body can execute them. My GP is very encouraging for me to continue and it was just last night that I realised how much brain strain is involved too.
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RHP User
9 years ago
Quoting 'PeachyPearL'I read online that it looks like there might be a cure for Alzheimer's in the next 5 years. IMO in 5 years you'll still be reading that
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RHP User
9 years ago
Quoting 'PurePeony' ... I find that our brain can be impeded by circumstances. Not getting laid often enough really messes up my head! Three times or so a week just ain't cutting it!
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RHP User
9 years ago
Quoting 'MidnightCruisin' Quoting 'PurePeony' ... I find that our brain can be impeded by circumstances. Not getting laid often enough really messes up my head! Three times or so a week just ain't cutting it! ... "Money Makes the World Go Round", you can substitute it with "Sex Makes the World Go Round"! Sometimes, popping a pill doesn't help but great sex does! LOL!!!
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RHP User
9 years ago
I put myself down to receive a word of the day. It's been fun to see what we have words to describe! I love stimulating my mind. Your threads are great for that. Peachy
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RHP User
9 years ago
Good Reads will give you a quote of the day too 🐞Q
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RHP User
9 years ago
Thanks for that. Words are wonderful, in the singular and wondrous grouped into quotes. Peachy xox
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