3 Brain Games for Lifelong Health and Learning
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Can the games and activities you played as a child strengthen your brain as an adult? When you were a child, playing with toys like Legos and puzzles, or even solving word games probably filled you joy and curiosity. They gave you a goal to work towards and provided hours of entertainment as you puzzled over them until you could see the final result. But these activities weren’t just fun, they were good for your neural development, too.
Today, I want to explore the brain-boosting benefits of play and how activities you enjoyed as a child can support cognitive performance across your lifespan. These classic pastimes aren’t just fun, they can actually exercise your brain.
Keeping your brain active and engaged as you age is crucial in maintaining cognitive health and mental performance. Mentally stimulating activities that you enjoy can help boost your memory, improve your reasoning, and sharpen your problem-solving capabilities. Listen in as I go over how you can use toys, games, and puzzles to keep your brain healthy and strong at any stage of life.
0:00 Intro
1:33 Why Lego is good for the brain
6:15 How jigsaw puzzles boost your mind
12:33 What crosswords activate your brain
16:27 Summary
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I am 81 years old. I do jigsaw puzzles on my iPad for relaxation, between reading and studying. I have a curiosity that keeps me learning new things. (Hence, I am here watching your video.). I taught school ages 2nd grade through 12th grade, but I’m now retired. I still teach Sunday School class of adults. I feel my memory changing, so, A BIG Thank YOU for challenging us to keep our brains active.
Thank you so much, Jim, I grew up very dyslexic and also felt like I wasn't a part of society. Your words are so healing. I cry every time. I will be doing all the things that you say. I am highly creative and an incredible mover and I'm 66 and I'm ready to be fully alive even more. Karin
I really enjoyed playing sudoku during my PhD studies.
I have my most satisfying thoughts while I walk my dogs 2 miles each morning!
Thank you!
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I've taken up welding as a hobby and now in retirement it is so satisfying - mainly because every project is a new challenge. I'm enjoying the continuous switch between inches and centimeters, doing geometry in theory and esp. practice, and creating items I haven't even dreamed of before! In doing so I watch a lot of TH-cams and learn new techniques, and often try and fail but keep going until I succeed. Almost akways I listen to music, audiobooks, podcasts, and video discussions.
Thank you Jim Kwik. I already enjoy Crosswords, however I have taken up your legoing and jigsaw puzzling to add to my brain exercises.
Sudoku or Mahjong puzzles online both timed and not timed are a nice breaks. Timed so I don't get stuck and it's only a break and not a rabbit hole.
Tapping into the inner child is my favorite way to be! I love to see the world through the eyes of a child! Novelty is key! When I was a child, I would spend hours building structures from blocks. There was no Lego where and when I was growing up. I absolutely love good quotes and the quote from Voltaire you mentioned here: With greatness comes responsibility". I also used to read comics. Additionally, I am also a multiple mild TBIs survivor.
Everything you are talking about is relevant to me and Dr. Amen is an excellent expert, I read one of his books. Thank you so much for this video Jim, it made my inner child smile! 😊
What's your favorite way of activating your brain?
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I like to juggle.
Music … playing an instrument and singing.
Dancing, playing chess and jigsaw and sudarshan kriya by art of living ❤
My husband and I have been learning to play ukulele and find that having one hand chording while the other hand strums or fingerpicks, plus adding singing and reading the music has been a great brain exercise.
Crossword puzzles
Word searches
Soduko
Thanks so much for this powerful reminder Jim! 💪💪
Haven’t done Legos in a long while but will go get some soon. I love puzzles and word find puzzles ❤️
Thank you as always brilliant ideas to help everyone. I myself started learning new languages and picked up a new one every year and jump back and fourth between languages everyday to help my mind work better and it is working. My memory is improving constantly. I also do puzzles and Lego with the grandchildren which also helps. Gives me more courage to try new things since I never thought I could learn another language because of my poor memory. You don't know unless you try.
Chess and sudoku are better 💪🏻🧠
Problem with chess is you have to memorize all those openings.
How is memorizing openings a problem?
You don't really have to memorize all of them unless you're trying to become a Chess Master. For the rest of us, the puzzle of trying to out-strategize someone around your chess rating is enough to get a good brain workout.
I'm getting your book I love to read
I always loved lego's so mutch when I was young and whit my son later in life. Also, I love 1000 pc puzzle and rubik's cube's 😊
Iam following you from morroco thanks for you teacher
Great video. I appreciate your explanations of how your three suggestions affect our brains. I am 76 and just thinking about trying macrame. It uses both parts of our brain. For me it will be developing a new skill. I also had a piano but had to give it away when I moved into senior low income housing. I have shared this video with others who are concerned about their mental health ~ thank you Jim for another expressive video ~ Marilyn
Presently, my brain exercise is Sudoku on my tablet.
I also love to walk and prefer unpaved ground because the unevenness of the path is good for the brain/body connection.
This video has inspired me to get back into jigsaw puzzles and crossword puzzles.
I'm moving onto a residential cruise ship and embracing all kinds of new growth and adventure. Seeing the world, learning new things about culture (dance, language, and food), and making new friends with my new neighbors is going to be super.
That's interesting
Thank you, Jim. God bless you.
We can commit & make life long learning enjoyable so we can take ownership of our future & keep growing.
Great, thanks for sharing.
I have gotten back into doing Puzzles and I never knew the effect it had on the brain
Great, thanks for sharing. This is a very positive message
Thanks for you jim
Thank you Jim, it's helpful
I am 80 years old and started learning the game of chess about 18 months ago. I enjoy it very much but I would like to progress at a faster pace. I win about 1/3 of the games I play however sometimes I’m playing people that are much more experienced than I. Any advice on how I can learn faster, better, or should I consider some other game rather than Chess. I hate to give it up. I really do enjoy the game. Thoroughly enjoy your podcast and thank you so much!
1. Lego
2. Puzzles
3. Crossword puzzle
Thanks for you. Its helpful
You are correct.
Thanks Jim! You help my aging brain - suduku is my favorite!
Off to buy jigsaw - I remembered how fun it was when doing it with my Grandkids on a visit with them.
Knitting, sewing too.
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There is a breathing exercise named sudarshan kriya by art of living is also promising in improving mental health , besides I enjoy jigsaw puzzle
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No one talk about board game heavy, like vital Lacerda.
I crochet!
You are highly appreciated Sir. IDEA...how about inventing a Lego jigsaw puzzle but the Legos shaped like a jigsaw and stack them to create the picture and the picture could be a crossword puzzle. All three in one🤔🧐🤓
I do crosswords in Japanese, color in coloring books made for adults, and practice reading manga in Japanese.
BrainHQ vicious but proven to improve brain function.
Good day. What activity would be suitable to improve my 16 year old in his academic performance?
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Sir is this exercise applicable to the stork person have lost her memories?
I miss Legos :(
If I had the money I'd definitely have a Lego setup for times I need downtime or a break.
Pls mentor
What is legos
I'm only 53 and have to learn very unfamiliar material to get certification for work. I have 4 months. I started studying for 3 weeks and I'm certain something is wrong I'm not retaining anything. If I don't get this certified I lose my job. Im going to get a tutor and see a doctor but would like recommendations in which course to start with. I know you are the best as far as memory
"I am not playing with Lego; I am improving my brain and spatial awareness while building Rocket Racoon."
Sir can you please give Pratical ways to productively using the TH-cam and phone tried so many ways.. But still getting into the trap. Effect my career and weird loof has been created
For how long can I exercise my brain and see some changes, help please!
Changes begin immediately. Science and 30 years of research support physiological changes in a few weeks using Kirtan Kriya Meditation (check on you tube for the song) and the MIND diet can over time restore brain growth and function.
Chess puzzles
I like Sufoku
Sewing quilts
LEGO!!
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I do Monopoly with my kids and uno😅
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Does Candy Crush counts a some kind of Puzzle? if yes, some moms will be safe for sure...
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Lumosity , crossword
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Legos . Jigsaw puzzles. Crossword puzzles
juggling three balls while walking or while balancing on one leg
reading of course
but the greatest puzzle of all is Saving Humanity like a super hero and making sure that the human speciea exists and lives forever
You can work on social . connection . purpose meaning . challenging . becoming stronger . focus on it everyday
bexome more loving and compassionate which helps us
also physical exercise
1 hr walk everyday
get out in nature
be grateful to the Creator Of All Things
for being alive breathing food water and this entire expierence
walk barefoot on grass touch trees
admire the beauty and strength and intelligence of yourself and everything around you
make a superhero map of the body
with daily mental exercises
physical exercises stretches balance and coordination
strength exercises
food choices
affirmations
financial and social daily decisions and exercises
work on math learn about money
be happy enjou and stay strong but most importantly stay free
Preservation and protection of the Human species through strength unity freedom and peace together we can build gardens and grow our own food and grow oir species into the greatest best possibility I love you all Humanity
Being... in your 50s??? 🫠 Finally something you forgot! You forgot to age!!