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Improve Your Working Memory With This Great Brain Exercise

Improve Your Working Memory With This Great Brain Exercise – The most common type of memory problem is a decrease in working memory, or the mind’s ability to hold on to bits of information while we attend to other things. If this sounds familiar (for instance, if you’ve been having trouble remembering all the items you meant to buy at the grocery store) there is something you can do about it. Brain exercises can strengthen your working memory.

Neuroplasticity, also known as brain plasticity, is your brain’s absolute ability to change and grow throughout life in response to its environment. Brain plasticity means you can intentionally change your brain for the better. Take full advantage of neuroplasticity by doing this simple brain exercise to improve your working memory.

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Improve Your Working Memory With Brain Training Game:

Play the, “I’m going on a picnic and I’m bringing a…” game. Here is how this brain exercise works:

Say, “I’m going on a picnic and I’m bringing a…” and then name an item. Start at the letter A (apple, for example) and continue through the alphabet. Repeat all accumulated picnic items as you proceed (Apple, then Apple + Bicycle, then Apple + Bicycle + Carrots…etc.). By the time you get to the letter Z you will have 26 items to remember and repeat. Change the picnic items you name every time you practice. Play this brain game with others to make it more challenging. The more you do this exercise, the stronger your working memory can become. That is brain plasticity at work!

Why You Should Exercise Your Brain Every Day

Our brains are often thought of as computers. For the most part, this is a poor analogy. If you want your computer to learn something new you simply plug in some new software and within minutes it is installed and working (hopefully). The human brain takes quite a bit longer to learn and acquire skills. In most instances, the brain learns best through repeated experiences. It can take years of practice to learn a language or musical instrument. Make brain exercises like this one a part of your daily routine to see maximum improvement in your memory.

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Dr. Michael S. Trayford is a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist and Neurofeedback Specialist with over 20 years of experience in the practice of advanced functional neurology. He is one of the most highly sought-after brain rehabilitation specialists because of the life-changing outcomes his patients consistently experience. After over a decade in private practice and working alongside other pioneers in the field, Dr. Trayford developed his multimodal intensive brain training and rehabilitation program built around the science of Neuroplasticity – the ability of the brain to learn and grow dependent upon the stimulation it receives from its environment. He later founded APEX Brain Centers to combine his ground-breaking rehabilitation approach with a unique patient and caretaker-centered care model. Under Dr. Trayford’s leadership, APEX Brain Centers has successfully treated thousands of patients and earned the reputation of a world-renowned brain training and rehabilitation practice. Since its inception, Dr. Trayford has been a leader of the Brain Training revolution treating patients worldwide. In addition, he is a published journal contributor and international lecturer. His experience with various patients of all ages and neurological conditions has given him a unique perspective on brain health and human performance. He is also well-versed in collaborating with other health care professionals, making him an invaluable asset to any care team. Dr. Trayford was awarded the Functional Neurologist of the Year distinction by the International Association of Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation, where he is a proud member and conference lecturer. Currently, he serves on the Advisory Council for the Dementia Society of America and the Board of Directors for the International Society for Neuroregulation and Research. He is also a servant leader who has dedicated his adult life to serving multiple communities through Rotary International and other notable causes. When he’s not treating patients, Dr. Trayford usually reads or researches anything related to the brain, human performance, and leadership. He also loves spending time outdoors with his wife Denise, their two daughters, and dogs in the beautiful mountains of western North Carolina. https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaeltrayford/

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