Scientist Predicts Importance of Mental Exercise Will Skyrocket
October 5th, 2009
Neurological exercises, logical thinking, and meditation are just some of the methods through which people regularly challenge their minds, whether as a necessity or by choice. Recently, a noted neuroscientist has predicted that by the year 2050, mental exercise will be as prevalent as exercise focusing on the physical body. Noting that benefits can range from greater memory recall to an increase in general well-being, the expert backs up his theory with research showing that those who participate in activities like meditation exhibit increased brain activity. As the popularity of mental exercise grows, the prediction may well turn out to be true, causing a boost to international mental health.
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It’s about time the importance of mental health and exercise was given equal standing with physical health and exercise. It’s good to see science backing that up at long last. Meditation is an excellent habit to get into.
I totally agree with this study because everywhere we see, people wanting to work on their mental health is just increasing and every day more and more people are joining this group… it is a good sign too.
In ancient periods, countries or kingdoms that defeated others in wars ruled, but now countries that are more developed scientifically are ahead… this shows how much of an importance mental health and exercise is having with advancement in science and technology… and, it is said that the wars in future will be fought mentally, not in the battlefield…
Actually, many years ago I helped a stroke victim who was left almost unable to talk. After about 6 months of weekly visits and simply encouraging her to talk whe was able to speak a great deal better. Her speech was delayed and had quite a stutter but I am convinced by a combination of her own motivation, my encouragment, and a great deal of practice she accomplished the ability to talk.
There have also been studies of stroke victims who have practiced new behaviors and cognitive exercises and with the use of pet scans have shown the brain does reginerate.
So get out those cross word puzzles or what ever else you can use to keep stimulating our most important organ and that is the Brain!
More and more people are becoming aware of the benefits of mental exercise and are trying it…the numbers are only going to increase.
Mental exercise has been found to be good for improving concentration and problem solving ability of an individual. And as we can see around us, people are waking up to this fact faster than ever. Everybody wants to out-pace the other and in an attempt of doing this, are embracing mental exercise with relative ease and happiness.
I just LOVE the game Brain Age that my niece has for her Nintendo DS. As a matter of fact she and I will schedule game dates just so we can share the video game and I swear that thing leaves me feeling smarter. It is as if it forces me to use parts of the brain that I have not had to use in a long time, and while it is challenging it is also a lot of fun. Hey, I know that video games are not the answer to everything but in this case I think that they hit right on the money.
There are mental exercises all over the place… from crosswords to sudoku in the newspaper to the quiz competitions at schools and colleges and even at workplaces… this is a healthy trend and its increase should only be encouraged.
This prediction should be helped into a reality as doing mental exercises is sure to sharpen the skills of people in general, making them more alert and also efficient in whatever work they do.
i’ve recently completed reading a book on mindfulness therapy. In a few quick words: forget about the past, don’t even think of the future, and appreciate today. a whole lot of common sense i had to find in a book. geesh, some things are right under our noses and we still can’t smell them. honestly, i’m incredibly happy that i found the book -just when i need it. now, if i can only convince the world how right i am!
i’ve recently completed reading a book on mindfulness therapy. In a few quick words: forget about the past, don’t even think of the future, and appreciate today. a whole lot of common sense i had to find in a book. geesh, some things are right under our noses and we still can’t smell them. honestly, i’m incredibly happy that i found the book -just when i need it. now, if i can only convince the world how right i am!
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