INDIANAPOLIS: This is a 20 part guide to obviating ‘seniors moments’ with simple tricks. The latest research proves the powers of recall can be improved by following altered behavior. This series will be posted progressively over the next five days.
19. Surf the net: Don’t feel guilty about idle surfing – using the web is a good workout for your brain. Researchers compared the brains of middle-aged users, and found that the latter group had significantly more active areas in the ‘prefrontal cortex’ – the part of the brain which controls the ability to make decisions and remember complex information.