Publisher's Synopsis
It has been proven that aging diminishes the brain's cognitive reserve and makes it more difficult to perform mental tasks. Exercising the brain regularly with activities that target cognitive processing speed, memory, critical thinking, problem-solving and focus can lead to better recollection, faster reaction time, and an overall sharper mind. A balanced healthy living program of moderate physical exercise, good nutrition, stress reduction, and brain/mental activities can help keep cognitive health throughout life. The 1,001 brain activities in this book are for anyone who wants to work on keeping and improving their brain functions. This book is divided into five sections-Think Fast Activities, Memory Activities, Word Challenges, Brain Fun and Games, and Introspection Brain Questions. Each section consists of 5 - 7 different types of activities with 20 to 100 activities in each type. For example, in the Think Fast section, there are 40 - A - Z Think Fast, 40 - Create New Words, 40 - Quick 6, 40 - Word Mates, and 40 - 20 Words in 2 Minutes activities. This book includes brain games and activities for individual play as well as for group play with friends and family. To keep the brain active and alert, play these games and activities at least 2 to 3 times a week, and pick activities that challenge you. The author, Renee Gibbons, has seen firsthand the remarkable improvements in adults' cognitive processing speed, memory, communication, and word usage through actively engaging the brain with a variety of the brain games and activities in this book. By performing these activities regularly, you, too, can keep your brain sharp. Enjoy "1,001 Brain Games and Activities to Keep the Mind Active and Alert."
