Improving your mental fitness

clipped from longevity.about.com There are two basic principles to keep your brain healthy and sharp as you age: variety and curiosity. If you can do the crossword puzzle in your sleep, it's time for you to move on to a new challenge Curiosity about the world around you, how it works and how you can understand it will keep your brain working fast and efficiently 1) Play Games Games are a wonderful way to tease and challenge your brain. 2) Meditation Daily meditation is perhaps the single greatest thing you can do for your mind/body health. 3) Eat for Your Brain Your brain needs you to eat healthy fats. 4) Tell Good Stories Stories are a way that we solidify memories, interpret events and share moments. 5) Turn Off Your Television Television can stand in the way of relationships, life and more. 6) Exercise Your Body To Exercise Your Brain Physical exercise is great brain exercise too. 7) Read Something Different Books are portable, free from libraries and filled with infinite interesting characters, information and facts.