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November 01, 2007

Challenge your brain

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Challenge Yourself for: 24 Hours

Research suggests that as you age your brain benefits from intellectual tasks, just like your body benefits from physical exercise. Today, get your mind going by doing something stimulating. Try a crossword puzzle, play some cards, read a book, attend a lecture – anything that gets your mind active and that you might enjoy doing regularly.

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    Solitia 7 months ago

    I took this challenge two years ago. I decided to go back to school for massage therapy. I am now licensed and working as a therapist, so I think although it took longer, I definitely did it in a BIG WAY.

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    octogon 7 months ago

    I do creative fiction writing

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    kellybug2k 10 months ago

    This challenge is motivating me to read my textbooks for school. :)

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    MyEmptyCanvas about 1 year ago

    I need to get back into reading more now, like I used to -last year.

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    Bipes24 about 1 year ago

    I found a crossword puzzle from Barnes and Noble (they have a whole section devoted to crosswords and puzzles like sudoku. I’ve never been a crossword puzzle girl before but I’ve recently found them to be fun and challenging, and a nice break to a busy day.

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    smiles about 1 year ago

    I have been studying for finals and have learned so much in the process. Now the trick is to retain it all…

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    laurellyn about 1 year ago

    I actully started to read classic books by signing up at www.dailylit.com! It’s free and has a bunch a books to choose from. It basically breaks the book up into bite size pieces which are great to read while eating lunch! Right now I’m reading Around The World In 80 Days.

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    uniquerh about 1 year ago

    I tutor my 5 and 7 year old grand kids after checking their homework… second grade is not what it used to be!

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    debdog42 about 1 year ago

    I love crossword puzzles and do at least one a day.

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    mccterri over 2 years ago

    My 22-year-old daughter has a very active mind and challenges me constantly! Also, working on an associates’ degree in accounting at 47. It’s a challenge.

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    beckaboo over 2 years ago

    I read every night to my kids before they go to bed. I also wacth the news and then lay down to read 30 minutes before I go to bed also. It relaxes me.

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    alyssalovesyou28 over 2 years ago

    I read every night, cant fall asleep w/o it! so try to read avery once in a while. its easy, and fun[if you get a good book!!!]

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    poggy4u over 2 years ago

    I just found a brain exerciser that I downloaded to my cell phone. It tests 4 different types of activites of your brain. logic,math,memory and visual. It is pretty hard and I find that I look forward to doing it everyday.

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    KAD over 2 years ago

    I love reading books on health and nutrition. Today I read “Take Back Your Health” by Renee Simon. We have so much control over how we feel

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    Team45 over 2 years ago

    I work on puzzels with my neice every week, do hidden mystery games and do timed dexterity tests on my computer. I also knit and sew which can often challenge my brain.

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    arkskier over 2 years ago

    I try to read a book a week. I’ve read so many that sometimes I forget whether or not I’ve read a particular one. Funny. The only way to get around this dilemma is by writing a review on a notebook of every book I read. It serves as a kind of diary, really. Interesting to see what my take was on a particular book I read a couple of years ago. Sometimes I read a book twice, years apart, just to see how I’ve changed.

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    catnip over 2 years ago

    www.dictionary.com. I believe this is what I subscribed to for a “word of the day” email each day. :) Last book I read was The Alchemist by Paul Coehlo. I recommend it! I enjoy sodoku puzzles as well and watch lots of nature shows to expand my knowledge of our beautiful earth.

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    zazu over 2 years ago

    I work in a senior care facility, and I just finished a find a word sheet while waiting for my shift to start. I’m learning Japanese, by myself, and I’m trying to meditate. I’m some what stressed so I am unable to calm myslf enough. I’ll get there.

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    jonismiles over 2 years ago

    I enjoy reading 1 chapter from a book every night before going to sleep.

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    goalekat over 2 years ago

    I try to learn something new every day about culture. Either a new word or the origin of a new word, a custom, or a style of cooking. It can be about any culture!