How do you keep your mind sharp? > General Discussion

Posted: 3/5/2008 9:20:32 AM EDT

As I age, I am noticing a definite change in my analytical skills and ability to stay focused. I seem to struggle with math problems and concepts that were easy 10 years ago. It's pretty clear I need to do something. Short of going back to college what are some other things that I can do to help sharpen up the ol' noggin??

Posted: 3/5/2008 9:21:42 AM EDT

[#1]

I argue on the Internet.

Posted: 3/5/2008 9:22:03 AM EDT

[#2]

I never shut it off.

Which leads to many, many sleepless nights.

Posted: 3/5/2008 9:22:54 AM EDT

[#3]

Vigorous masturbation.

Posted: 3/5/2008 9:23:14 AM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
As I age, I am noticing a definite change in my analytical skills and ability to stay focused. I seem to struggle with math problems and concepts that were easy 10 years ago. It's pretty clear I need to do something. Short of going back to college what are some other things that I can do to help sharpen up the ol' noggin??

Testoterone injections

Posted: 3/5/2008 9:23:37 AM EDT

[#5]

The brain is like any other part of the body.
Use it or lose it.

Posted: 3/5/2008 9:24:37 AM EDT

[#6]

I sure as fuck don't keep it sharp from reading half the dribble on GD all day at work.

Posted: 3/5/2008 9:24:48 AM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
I argue on the Internet.

no you dont!

Posted: 3/5/2008 9:24:51 AM EDT

[#8]

A little adjunct teaching and lots of word/number games and intellectual debate with the missus (who has as many degrees as I do, but in different fields)...

... and lots of Sudoku.

Posted: 3/5/2008 9:25:56 AM EDT

[#9]

Ritalin and Brain Age for Nintendo DS.

Posted: 3/5/2008 9:26:21 AM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I argue on the Internet.

no you dont!

Do too!!!

Posted: 3/5/2008 9:26:46 AM EDT

[#11]

coffee. seriously, its medically proven to be good for the mind. not espresso, real coffee, with real caffeine.

Posted: 3/5/2008 9:26:53 AM EDT

[#12]

Norton Abrasives. Best in the industry.

Posted: 3/5/2008 9:30:35 AM EDT

[#13]

Annual Aircrew Stan/Eval tests... But that's mostly just a short term memory exercise.
~Dg84

Posted: 3/5/2008 9:32:27 AM EDT

[#14]

Playing video games.

Posted: 3/5/2008 9:45:39 AM EDT

[#15]

pocket knife

Posted: 3/5/2008 10:00:34 AM EDT

[#16]

Now what was it I was gonna write?

Posted: 3/5/2008 10:03:05 AM EDT

[#17]

Wha?

ByteTheBullet (-:

Posted: 3/5/2008 10:06:33 AM EDT

[#18]

Drinking large quantities of alcohol.

You see, alcohol kills brain cells. However, much like the old animals at the back of the heard are eaten by the lions first, the slow and weak brain cells are the first to go. That's why you feel smarter after a few beers.

Posted: 3/5/2008 10:08:31 AM EDT

[#19]

There's been a million articles on the subject but they all seem to point to either brain food like fish, peanuts, red wine, ect or doing crossword puzzles. Food and excercise.

Unfortunately, the results aren't noticable or measureable like loosing weight or lowering cholesteral so you'll have to take my word.

I've started eating nuts in my salads. When I get old (you know 40

) I'll start with the brain games.

Posted: 3/5/2008 10:09:11 AM EDT

[#20]

Read Arfcom..........Is this a trick question?

Seriously, reading and constantly learning. Doesn't matter what it is, but try to learn something new every once in a while.

Posted: 3/5/2008 10:09:11 AM EDT

[#21]

There's been a million articles on the subject but they all seem to point to either brain food like fish, peanuts, red wine, ect or doing crossword puzzles. Food and excercise.

Unfortunately, the results aren't noticable or measureable like loosing weight or lowering cholesteral so you'll have to take my word.

I've started eating nuts in my salads. When I get old (you know 40

) I'll start with the brain games.

Posted: 3/5/2008 10:09:50 AM EDT

[#22]

DHEA

Posted: 3/5/2008 10:11:02 AM EDT

[#23]

Quoted:
Drinking large quantities of alcohol.

You see, alcohol kills brain cells. However, much like the old animals at the back of the heard are eaten by the lions first, the slow and weak brain cells are the first to go. That's why you feel smarter after a few beers.

So THAT's why I know everything about everything when I guzzle a few beers....and it seems the more I drink, the smarter I think I am! Thanks for clearing that up for me!

Posted: 3/5/2008 10:11:17 AM EDT

[#24]

Quoted:
Vigorous masturbation.

+1

Posted: 3/5/2008 10:16:25 AM EDT

[#25]

Quoted:
Drinking large quantities of alcohol.

You see, alcohol kills brain cells. However, much like the old animals at the back of the heard are eaten by the lions first, the slow and weak brain cells are the first to go. That's why you feel smarter after a few beers.

Good call.

Posted: 3/5/2008 10:18:03 AM EDT

[#26]

A whet stone.

Posted: 3/5/2008 10:20:54 AM EDT

[#27]

Quoted:
... When I get old (you know 40

) I'll start with the brain games.

Posted: 3/5/2008 10:21:07 AM EDT

[#28]

turn off the TV and read books.

Seriously.

Read atleast 2 books a month that interest you. If your a "religious" man try re-reading the bible and focus on remembering dates, names, places and such.

I have found re-reading the bible has opened up many other readings for studies on history and the world.

Last year I bought a college text book called "many people, many faiths."

You should never stop learning.

Posted: 3/5/2008 10:23:09 AM EDT

[#29]

I have about 6GB worth of Physics/Engineering texts to keep my brian sharp.

Posted: 3/5/2008 10:52:39 AM EDT

[#30]

I'm a lawyer, if I don't have a sharp mind, I commit malpractice.

I'm always thinking, into something new.

Take up a new hobby.

Read lots of books.

Posted: 3/5/2008 10:57:47 AM EDT

[#31]

Bastard file.

Posted: 3/5/2008 12:15:35 PM EDT

[#32]

pr0n.

Posted: 3/5/2008 12:17:11 PM EDT

[#33]

Quoted:
Norton Abrasives. Best in the industry.

BWAHAHAHA.

Posted: 3/5/2008 12:17:36 PM EDT

[#34]

Quoted:
Drinking large quantities of alcohol.

You see, alcohol kills brain cells. However, much like the old animals at the back of the heard are eaten by the lions first, the slow and weak brain cells are the first to go. That's why you feel smarter after a few beers.

QFT

Posted: 3/5/2008 12:17:48 PM EDT

[#35]

Quoted:
Drinking large quantities of alcohol.

You see, alcohol kills brain cells. However, much like the old animals at the back of the heard are eaten by the lions first, the slow and weak brain cells are the first to go. That's why you feel smarter after a few beers.

Posted: 3/5/2008 12:25:02 PM EDT

[#36]

Never "graduate" and retire. Never accept a diploma that you don't have to renew as things change.

Posted: 3/5/2008 12:30:09 PM EDT

[#37]

I read books. I don't have cable, and don't watch TV.

When I'm home I read.

books.

Posted: 3/5/2008 12:32:31 PM EDT

[#38]

Read everything you can get your hands on. Works for me.

Posted: 3/5/2008 1:17:24 PM EDT

[#39]

I urge you to end it now before it gets really really relaly bad. your guns are mine for saving you from this discrasefull down fall. Life is great until you weaken.

Posted: 3/5/2008 1:33:49 PM EDT

[#40]

Quoted:
I never shut it off.

Which leads to many, many sleepless nights.

I'm the same way, my friend.

Posted: 3/5/2008 1:59:11 PM EDT

[#41]

I read...a lot.

National Review is my favorite magazine, and it is certainly a step above many of the rags on the shelf.

I have recently gotten involved in BASIC accident reconstruction, which involves a lot of math. In addition, my profession and position in that profession requires that I keep abreast of current case law and technology. I keep pretty busy.

Posted: 3/5/2008 2:00:39 PM EDT

[#42]

Lotsa PIE!

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