EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN

***FIVE WAYS TO BEEF UP YOUR BRAIN***

Ever had one of those moments when you walk into a room and then forget why you went there in the first place? Well, if you're tired of feeling dazed, bogged down, or just brain-dead, here are five ways to beef up your brain power . . . .

#1.) EAT BRAIN FOOD. Eating junk food doesn't just clog your arteries . . . it clogs your brain. Things like trans fats and saturated fats are the worst. But a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids . . . found in things like salmon, walnuts and kiwi . . . can help.

#2.) GET A LITTLE EXERCISE. A little bit of exercise can improve your memory, make you think more clearly, and EVEN decrease your chances of developing cognitive diseases later on in life.

#3.) GIVE YOUR BRAIN A WORKOUT. Once you're finished with your school years, it's easy to let your brain get out of practice. But playing memory games, brainteasers, or doing crosswords really WILL keep your mind limber.

#4.) DON'T GIVE IN. Sometimes people start to notice their memory slipping and they chalk it up to age. But research shows that people who give up on their memory tend to get worse because of it. So KEEP AT IT.

#5.) GIVE YOUR BRAIN A REST. Sleep actually helps your brain properly store the memories you accumulate each day. So, pulling all-nighters or getting just a few hours of sleep a night actually DECREASES your brain's ability to remember. (LiveScience.com)