Kompas.com - In order for the five major cognitive function of the brain stay sharp, do the following stimulation as suggested Dr. Bernard Croisile, neurological from the Neurological Hospital of Lyon, France, was quoted as saying Happy-site of this neuron.- Memory
Listen to music. Not only induce pleasure, by choosing songs that we do not know and to remember the lyrics, levels of acetylcholine, a chemical that helps build the brain will terdongkrak. Memory capabilities will also improve.
Another challenge that can be done is to wear clothes without lighting or use a different hand while brushing your teeth. For a lefty, try with the right hand. Vice versa.
- Attention
Change the routine. Change routes to and from work, reset your desk or room at home. It will awaken the brain from the previous habits. You also can combine the activities of listening to audio books while running relaxed.
- Language
If you're used to read a particular newspaper sports section alone, try reading a little in-depth business articles. You'll get new words that will be more easily understood when read in context. This will help develop language skills.
- Visual spatial
Try to get into a room and select the five objects and their location. When out of the room, remember back to the fifth item and its position. If it is too easy, wait for two hours and try to remember it again.
- Executive functions
Playing video games. In addition to requiring strategy, you also must be able to resolve the problem to get the desired result.
source: http://health.kompas.com/read/2011/03/11/13072871/Lima.Olahraga.Otak