Daily dose of visual tasks can help brain keep focus
By Jane Glenn Haas
MCT News Service
San Diego Union Tribune
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Section E. Pg. 1.
10 brain fitness tips
Eat dark chocolate: It causes your brain to release dopamine, which improves overall function and memory.
Eat fish: Especially fatty fish like salmon
Play ball: Throwing a ball up in the air and catching it, or juggling, improves hand-eye coordination.
Rest: Get a good night's sleep.
Get uncomfortable: Make your hobbies harder by tackling something more difficult than you are used to.
Walk on a rocky road: Scientists believe adjusting to an uneven surface improves the vestibular system of the inner ear and helps improve balance.
Go to a museum: Take the guided tour, and when you get home, write an outline and include every detail you remember.
Exercise your brain: Brain fitness exercises like DriveSharp, crossword puzzles, Sudoku, etc.
Learn a musical instrument: This exercises many interrelated brain functions.
Use your other hand: Try this when brushing your teeth.

