Let's give a hand to the brain?

Every day we think a thousand things, in traffic, at work or at bath time - is virtually impossible to empty our minds and think of nothing. There are certain times when we want to reason better, faster and more efficiently, either academic or professional issues

As much as this may sound psychological, there are some external stimuli we can use to enhance our cognitive ability for a while. The site List Verse listed some of these methods we can employ, then check out which are selected - not separate them in order of efficiency, since certain stimuli may have different reactions in certain people.

  - Drinking coffee

The coffee is already the daily companion of countless people, considered by many as the fuel able to connect the brain. Scientists believe that drinking coffee makes people more concentrated in even the most tedious and mechanical activities, improving the time of action and reaction of the brain. It is important to consider that scholars do not say that coffee ingredients such as caffeine, leave the smartest people - only temporarily more agile.

  - Drinking grape juice
There are many positive and negative aspects when it comes to alcohol. Scientists in Norway ensure that people who drink wine regularly have higher cognitive ability (a brain performance) than those who do not have this habit. And interestingly, the study proposed by them also indicated that wine makes a greater effect on women.

However, the scholars stressed that this benefit is only provided when the wine is not drunk in excess, only in moderation. Otherwise, it can become a problem rather than an advantage. According to scientists, the antioxidants present in wines is that they are responsible for increased cognitive performance - one more reason for you to delight with a good wine.

  - Sunlight
Amazingly, the sun's rays can help in brain development. While excessive sunlight can cause problems such as cancer or skin blemishes, its complete absence can undermine the reasoning of people - and yes, we are talking of D vitamins that are found in the brightness of the star.

According to some tests carried out in elderly, velinhos that have a larger amount of vitamin D are more conserved than others brain. Experts say that increased amounts of the vitamin can help in delaying the aging effects of the brain. It is better that vampires beware ...

  - Allow your mind to travel
People think that to possess a good performance in a given task, you must be 100% concentrated all the time. This is not completely true. Some scientists have concluded that those who allow themselves to "travel in thoughts" can achieve better results in tasks performed.

The study says that people who make small breaks in the middle of work or studies to think unlikely things can rest your brain to work better after. So do not feel guilty about "traveling in mayonnaise" from time to time.

- Talk about yourself


It is quite often lose keys, cards or other items at home. A resource that can help the brain to remember the place of these things is talking to himself aloud - as strange as that may seem. A study by scientists ensures that search for items and talk simultaneously can help in the success of searches.

During the study, people received images of things that needed to find. The who spoke the names of the items managed to locate the faster utensils than the other.

  - Dancing

Researchers say dancing keeps multiple brain activity of constant improvement. Some of the actions that improve cognitive performance are related to rapid decision-making or to new learning. Dancing is great for the brain (and body!) Because it involves a lot of these actions, as always we need to adapt to the style of dance movements and learn more.

  - Eating Habits

Eating correctly is one of the basic principles to have a healthy brain. While there are superfoods full of vitamins and substances that can make us more productive, you can choose some specific foods to leave their brains smarter.

Foods containing omega 3 (like fish and seafood), amino acids and antioxidants (look at the wine again!) Are able to make the most powerful brain. Vitamin E is also good for brain activity, and can be found in many types of nuts. Experts also suggest blueberries, avocados and whole grains, explaining that what is good for the body is always good for the brain.


  - Physical exercises

You can exercise regularly can help a lot in professional and academic performance of many people. Do not be alarmed, it is not necessary to practice many types of sports or be a professional athlete: simple actions like walking around parks already release substances that help in cognitive tasks.

According to research, the brain can play more than 10% than normal when the body is accustomed to sports practices. So if you want to pass the entrance exam or that contest, be sure to exercise your body every week.

1 - Hunger

It may seem very strange to cite hunger, especially after we talk about good eating habits. However, according to doctors at Yale Medical School, go hungry for a while can help temporarily in the best performance of cognitive tasks.

This may be because centuries ago, when we needed to hunt our food, we had to plan and quickly organize into groups to not lose the opportunity to get daily meals. So they suggest that people who are obese may preclude certain cognitive abilities not feel the need to seek food and even exaggerate the power.
  Take care of yourself!
Drajosiane Odila