6 Ways To Help Stay Mentally Sharp


	6 Ways To Help Stay Mentally Sharp

weirdguy

11-26-2007 3:47 PM

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health, work, brain, exercise, stress, sleep, innovation

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Push-ups for your brain!

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<div style="margin: 12px 0px; font-family: arial; color: #333333; background: #ffffff; border: solid 4px #e5e5e5; width: 100%; clear: left;"><div class="CM_CTB_Content_Wrap" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;background-color: #ffffff;"><div style="border-bottom: solid 1px #dcdcdc; white-space: nowrap; margin-bottom: 8px; background-color: #eeeeee ;background-image: url(http://www.clipmarks.com/images/source-bg.gif); background-repeat: repeat-x; height: 24px; line-height: 24px; vertical-align: middle; padding-bottom: 4px; color: #666666; font-size: 10px;" ><a href="http://clipmarks.com/clip-to-blog/" title="see clips that are hot right now"><img src="http://content.clipmarks.com/blog_embed/67a78ceb-1b70-449d-834a-b7c6de6d51d0/3880D0A0-4014-4208-A96D-F20DD95172FA/" alt="" width="19" height="19" border="0" style="vertical-align: middle; margin: 0px 4px; display: inline; border: none; float:none;" /></a>clipped from <a title="http://ririanproject.com/2006/12/05/6-ways-to-boost-your-mental-acuity-at-work/" href="http://ririanproject.com/2006/12/05/6-ways-to-boost-your-mental-acuity-at-work/" style="font-size: 11px;">ririanproject.com</a></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://ririanproject.com/2006/12/05/6-ways-to-boost-your-mental-acuity-at-work/"><P>Whether you’re having trouble concentrating at work or you just need an extra mental kick to make it through your finals, there are some easy tricks that can improve your memory, concentration and focus. </P></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://ririanproject.com/2006/12/05/6-ways-to-boost-your-mental-acuity-at-work/"><P>So, here are six ways to flex your grey matter and get the best out of your brain cells:</P></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://ririanproject.com/2006/12/05/6-ways-to-boost-your-mental-acuity-at-work/"><STRONG>1. You are what you eat, and that includes your brain.</STRONG></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://ririanproject.com/2006/12/05/6-ways-to-boost-your-mental-acuity-at-work/"><P>If you’re feeling sluggish midday, boost your serotonin with a small dose of carbohydrates, such as fruit or an energy bar. Also, drink lots of water. A craving for sugar can be the initial stages of dehydration.</P></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://ririanproject.com/2006/12/05/6-ways-to-boost-your-mental-acuity-at-work/"><STRONG>2. Think positive, loving thoughts; it is easier than you might imagine.</STRONG></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://ririanproject.com/2006/12/05/6-ways-to-boost-your-mental-acuity-at-work/"><STRONG>3. Don’t be a slave to technology.</STRONG></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://ririanproject.com/2006/12/05/6-ways-to-boost-your-mental-acuity-at-work/"><STRONG>4. Physical exercise can boost brain as well as brawn.</STRONG></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://ririanproject.com/2006/12/05/6-ways-to-boost-your-mental-acuity-at-work/"><STRONG>5. Never underestimate the power of a good night’s rest.</STRONG></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://ririanproject.com/2006/12/05/6-ways-to-boost-your-mental-acuity-at-work/"><STRONG>6. 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