We all learned how to play cards as kids, at least I think most of us did. You may even still play some of the games you learned, like rummy or crazy 8's. Maybe you have a group of friends who get together regularly to play hearts or poker. If you really want to keep your brain stimulated, find a new game to learn, and then teach it to all your friends. Cribbage is a great game to practice elementary math skills. If you are one of those who still counts on their fingers, pick up a cribbage board and in no time you will drop that old habit.
Speaking of games, next time you get together with a group of friends, play at mimicing each other's action and talk. Of course, do it in a playful manner. Mimicing another's actions and talk activates several areas of the brain that are inactive. It can improve your brain power and the brain's natural ability to adapt quickly when faced with new situations. Tomorrow I will talk about other ways to change up old routines and get a brain boost.
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