What-are-the-best-things-to-do-to-keep-your-brain-sharp ?

 

1. Read
2. Solve crossword puzzles
3. Listen to music (i.e. classical, jazz, etc.)
4. Do any sorts of exercises
5. Take a brisk walk every now and then
6. Drink lots of water
7. Minimize watching TV
8. Learn to draw sketches
9. Own a dog and give it some hugs and touch
10. Mingle or talk with people in the community
11. Organize clothes in the closet and drawers
12. Learn calligraphy
13. Keep a journal or diary
14. Write letters (even with simple messages) to friends and loved ones
15. Hug and play with your children, grandchildren
16. Try to write a novel
17. Volunteer in a charity organization
18. Go to bed early and rise up early
19. Have a full body massage
20. Tend a garden in your backyard
21. Eat a balance diet
22. Avoid eating greasy foods
23. Play Scrabble with loved ones, friends
24. Play Charade with loved ones, friends
25. Drink red wine every once in a while
26. Write an essay about topics that interest you
27. Join a book club
28. Attend workshops that is in line with your hobby, interest, job
29. Travel overseas or to places you haven’t visited before
30. Pray
31. Meditate
32. Cook meals you haven’t cooked and tasted before
33. Don’t forget to take showers
34. Learn to dance (with or without a partner)
35. Force yourself to use your non-dominant hand when writing
36. Tinker, disassemble the parts of a radio (?)
37. Memorize the Alphabet backwards (from Z to A)
38. Sing your favorite song, even if you’re out of tune
39. Compete in a say-a-joke match
40. Engage in some sex
41. Don’t smoke
42. Do some mental calisthenics
43. Count your blessings
44. Learn new hobbies
45. Do some breathing exercises                                                            

credit: Raymond-Martinez-1