Growing forgetful? Finding it hard to keep your focus and concentration? You can blame it on age, but here's the good news: recent research shows that your brain can repair and renew itself. Even those who have suffered from major trauma form new neural connections and 'retrain the brain.' So can you! Here are some simple tips on what you can do to improve memory and … [Read more...] about How to keep your mind sharp
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3 ways to improve your concentration
Do you have trouble concentrating? You shift from task to task, you forget little details, and it seems like on the day that you're absolutely pressed for time, you waste nearly an hour looking for your keys or an important file. Don't blame your brain, blame your lifestyle. If you've got too many things going on in your head (emails to answer, errands to run, deadlines to … [Read more...] about 3 ways to improve your concentration
Fun games that build your child’s concentration
Even adults get distracted, so you can imagine how much harder it is for young children—who tire more easily and have less self-control—to stay focused on a task. While certain rules can help improve your child's concentration, you can also build his mental skills with fun games. The brain is like a muscle. It gets stronger each time you use it. With these games, your child … [Read more...] about Fun games that build your child’s concentration
How to Improve your Child’s Concentration
Does your child have a hard time concentrating on his homework? Does he fidget during dinner time, or does his attention wander in the middle of a conversation? Many children have trouble concentrating—especially with so many distractions like the TV and the internet! But it's important to find the cause of poor concentration and then to train their brain, so to speak, to … [Read more...] about How to Improve your Child’s Concentration