5 ways to boost your brain power

There is a lot of myth about what food, exercise or games boost the brain. Thankfully, being in the 21st century, scientists have come forward with facts to debunk these myths.

Here are 5 ways to boost your brainpower:

1. The Brain gets tired.
   Contrary to popular beliefs, the brain gets tired, especially when doing intellectual work. Although, psychological and physical states can influence your concentration and activity. Recent research has shown that the brain works better where you can hear the sound of waves, feel the salty breeze, see all shades of blue, and feel the warm sand. That’s why we regain our strength much faster near the ocean.
2. Drawing.
    Draw every time you can’t solve a complicated task or have to make a difficult decision. Drawing activates the work of both hemispheres of the brain, and you’ll come up with the right solution much quicker. Integrated studies showed that kids learn math better and memorize information quicker if they illustrate the new material or doodle in their notebooks.
3. The sixth sense.
   This is often observed among people who have had to develop certain sense organs. For example, blind people can sense the space around them while concentrating on their sense of hearing, smell, or the work of skin receptors. To function properly, their brain creates a special map based on the received information.
4. The best sport for the brain.
   The brain works better during complex physical training. During a full-body workout, hormones responsible for memory, assimilation of new skills, and preservation of neurons are being produced. For example, during an experiment, study subjects had to solve tasks. During the break, group A was stretching, and group B was resting. The results showed that the resting group failed the task.
5. OPTIMISM
   Optimists cope with failures easier and reach goals faster. On the contrary, pessimism and constant worrying increase the risk of heart attack by up to 29% and cancer risk by up to 41%. That’s why many psychologists recommend developing a so-called positive distortion. Even if your genes determine your attitude toward life, your life experience can form you as a person.