Cognitive Reserve – A Fun, Fast, and Easy Way to Boost Brainpower! Fresh off the Playground

Cognitive Reserve – A Fun, Fast, and Easy Way to Boost Brainpower! Fresh off the Playground

The Secret to a Sharper Mind: Movement and Action

Daniel Wolpert, a renowned neuroscientist and engineer, studies how the brain controls the body. He says: “I believe that to understand movement is to understand the whole brain. And therefore it's essential to remember that when you're studying memory, cognition, sensory processing – they're all there for a reason, and the reason is action.”

Why Did We Evolve a Brain?

He asks the question, "What is the brain for? Why did we evolve a brain?" He responds, "We have a brain for one reason and one reason only: to control our movement." If we were sessile, we wouldn't need a brain.

The Power of Physical Activity in My Life

I've been physically active since childhood, and I continue to train my motor skills. On a regular basis, I teach my right and left feet and hands to do novel, unique movements. Last year, I spent months learning to juggle three clubs. Knowing that one has to remain active, I keep challenging myself with new physical activities.

Learning to Juggle Four Balls: A Brain-Boosting Activity

Learning to juggle four balls improves many things – it's a fun, fast, and easy way to achieve quite wonderful results. This year, I'm learning to juggle four balls, hit a speed bag, and balance on a Slack Bow. These activities cause the biggest, fastest change in the brain. To learn more about how you can create cognitive reserve, visit shop.neverleavetheplayground.com.

Challenge Both Sides of Your Brain – Every Single Day

Train your body to move in novel ways, it's the easiest way to boost your brainpower and create a sharper mind. The playground doesn't care how old you are – it's time to get moving!

Never leave the playground! I get younger every year.

Warmly,

Stephen