Brain Fitness is one of the new trends impacting on Japan and the US in particular. It is built around the idea that with an ageing population we can keep our body in shape but we also need to keep our brains in tip, top condition. More and more research is suggesting that for your brain, ‘you have to use or you will lose it.’

A very good site that i have found is Brain Australia http://www.brainaustralia.org.au/

They have suggested eight ways to keep your brain healthy. These are:

Exercise and challenge your brain – don’t be a couch potato

Nourish your brain with a healthy diet, drink alcohol in moderation

Enjoy physical activity

Make “safety first” a priority – wear a helmet, drive safely, take any head injury seriously

Learn to manage stress and depression

Relax and sleep well

Have regular checks for blood pressure, diabetes, heart rate, cholesterol

Do not smoke or use illegal drugs

We believe that Speed Thinking is also an ideal way also to keep your brain fresh, active and alert. How are you keeping your brain in shape?

Ken Hudson