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asked by tsu on November 19, 2006 4:42 AM
No more punch lines that just slipped away. No more names on the tip of your tongue. No more senior moments! Drawing on cutting-edge neurological research, how to keep your brain alive: 83 neurobic exercises brings help to everyone whose memory is starting to slip. Devised by Dr. Lawrence Katz, a professor of neurobiology at Duke University Medical Center, and Manning Rubin, author of 60 Ways to Relieve Stress in 60 Seconds, here is a regimen of mental cross-training that can be done anywhere, by anyone, at any time of day. The premise is simple: When you exercise the brain, you release natural growth factors called neurotrophins, which in turn enhance the brain's level of fitness. And nothing so easily stimulates the brain as breaking routines and using the five senses in new and unexpected ways. So if you're right-handed, wake up tomorrow and brush your teeth with your left hand. Or close your eyes before you get into the car and then get the key into the ignition. Every time you open a new circuit in your brain, it's like doing a round of mental sit-ups, without the pain.

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This book might be the biggest scam ever. Including "increase mental fitness" anywhere in the description of this book should be considered crime. There is NO WAY that by using my left hand to brush my teeth in the morning is going to make my mind more acute, or by going to a farmers market is going to improve my memory. Anyone who thinks this book helps isn't being honest with themselves.
reviewed by ctj on November 24, 2006 12:27 PM

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I already knew that as you age and your memory starts to go, it is not too late to regain mental strength. Our brain is like a muscle - if you don't use it, you lose it! This book offers highly effective exercises that help you fight memory loss and bulk up that brain of yours. I really enjoyed the concept of "neurobics", which are simple and fun exercises that stimulate neurons in your brain and incorporate all five of your senses.

I recommend this book to anyone who wants to keep their mental edge - and don't we all want to stay as sharp as a tack? Personally, besides the simple yet repetitive exercises from the book, I use services like Agogus.com, which provide stimulating, varied content to work out your mind. It really does increase my mental fitness - and gives me lots to talk about too.
reviewed by trailrider on November 28, 2006 4:47 PM

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