http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/12/15/travel-and-engagement-as-good-brain-exercise/ Brain Fitness and Cognitive Health news Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:19:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.5 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/12/15/travel-and-engagement-as-good-brain-exercise/#comment-121609 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:04:40 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/12/15/travel-and-engagement-as-good-brain-exercise/#comment-121609 Great point. That change of paradigm is precisely what stimulates the mind, and helps create a variety of new connections in the brain, in a deeper way than, say, do one more crossword puzzle, or take on one more familiar work challenge. Great point. That change of paradigm is precisely what stimulates the mind, and helps create a variety of new connections in the brain, in a deeper way than, say, do one more crossword puzzle, or take on one more familiar work challenge.

]]> http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/12/15/travel-and-engagement-as-good-brain-exercise/#comment-121310 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 05:44:14 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/12/15/travel-and-engagement-as-good-brain-exercise/#comment-121310 Not only does prolonged International travel stimulate the mind it also allows you to see the world through a different paradigm Not only does prolonged International travel stimulate the mind it also allows you to see the world through a different paradigm

]]> http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/12/15/travel-and-engagement-as-good-brain-exercise/#comment-117238 Sun, 30 Dec 2007 21:19:44 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/12/15/travel-and-engagement-as-good-brain-exercise/#comment-117238 [...] Travel and Engagement as Good Brain Exercise: As we've seen, novelty, variety and challenge are the key guidelines for "brain exercise" that help build new neural connections, force one to be mindful and pay attention, improve abilities such as pattern-recognition, and generally contribute to lifelong brain health. In this post we feature the brain building / mind expanding experience of a SharpBrains friend working in Namibia. [...] [...] Travel and Engagement as Good Brain Exercise: As we've seen, novelty, variety and challenge are the key guidelines for "brain exercise" that help build new neural connections, force one to be mindful and pay attention, improve abilities such as pattern-recognition, and generally contribute to lifelong brain health. In this post we feature the brain building / mind expanding experience of a SharpBrains friend working in Namibia. [...]

]]> http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/12/15/travel-and-engagement-as-good-brain-exercise/#comment-116662 Sat, 29 Dec 2007 13:12:01 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/12/15/travel-and-engagement-as-good-brain-exercise/#comment-116662 [...] Alvaro Fernandez presents Travel and Engagement as Good Brain Exercise posted at Brain Fitness Blog. [...] [...] Alvaro Fernandez presents Travel and Engagement as Good Brain Exercise posted at Brain Fitness Blog. [...]

]]> http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/12/15/travel-and-engagement-as-good-brain-exercise/#comment-112386 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 23:28:11 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/12/15/travel-and-engagement-as-good-brain-exercise/#comment-112386 [...] Alvaro Fernandez presents Travel and Engagement as Good Brain Exercise posted at SharpBrains, saying, “You may enjoy the amazing essay I include and blog about.” [...] [...] Alvaro Fernandez presents Travel and Engagement as Good Brain Exercise posted at SharpBrains, saying, "You may enjoy the amazing essay I include and blog about." [...]

]]> http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/12/15/travel-and-engagement-as-good-brain-exercise/#comment-112042 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 03:24:24 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/12/15/travel-and-engagement-as-good-brain-exercise/#comment-112042 Hello Jay, happy that the post was useful! Hello Jay, happy that the post was useful!

]]> http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/12/15/travel-and-engagement-as-good-brain-exercise/#comment-111838 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:48:34 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/12/15/travel-and-engagement-as-good-brain-exercise/#comment-111838 Just reading your friend's letter is already enough to stimulate my brain. I don't have to be in Africa to think about the differences in every culture. Just from the letter itself, I have found myself becoming a bit involved with the situation in Namibia. It gave way for a truly sincere reflection. Just reading your friend's letter is already enough to stimulate my brain. I don't have to be in Africa to think about the differences in every culture. Just from the letter itself, I have found myself becoming a bit involved with the situation in Namibia. It gave way for a truly sincere reflection.

]]> http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/12/15/travel-and-engagement-as-good-brain-exercise/#comment-111367 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 07:18:00 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/12/15/travel-and-engagement-as-good-brain-exercise/#comment-111367 [...] Alvaro Fernandez presents Travel and Engagement as Good Brain Exercise posted at SharpBrains, saying, “Note: I am a man, but the core of this post is an extraordinary essay by a wonderful woman…I hope you enjoy it” [...] [...] Alvaro Fernandez presents Travel and Engagement as Good Brain Exercise posted at SharpBrains, saying, "Note: I am a man, but the core of this post is an extraordinary essay by a wonderful woman...I hope you enjoy it" [...]

]]> http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/12/15/travel-and-engagement-as-good-brain-exercise/#comment-111123 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 14:22:50 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/12/15/travel-and-engagement-as-good-brain-exercise/#comment-111123 [...] Alvaro Fernandez presents Travel and Engagement as Good Brain Exercise posted at Brain Fitness Blog. Travel can be great for your brain. Here goes an example. [...] [...] Alvaro Fernandez presents Travel and Engagement as Good Brain Exercise posted at Brain Fitness Blog. Travel can be great for your brain. Here goes an example. [...]

]]> http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/12/15/travel-and-engagement-as-good-brain-exercise/#comment-111040 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 04:53:01 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/12/15/travel-and-engagement-as-good-brain-exercise/#comment-111040 [...] Alvaro Fernandez presents Travel and Engagement as Good Brain Exercise posted at Brain Fitness Blog. [...] [...] Alvaro Fernandez presents Travel and Engagement as Good Brain Exercise posted at Brain Fitness Blog. [...]

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