Okay, it's not the original title, but a great post called "50 Fun Ways to Maximize Your Brain Fitness" has some great recommendations. Of course, my favorite has to do with food. I just have to share #11 because I am crazy about avocados.
Enjoy some guacamole. Eating avocados can be a great way to improve your brain health, as they contain monounsaturated fats which improve blood flow and lower blood pressure. Hypertension is a risk factor for a decline in mental abilities, so any foods that lower this risk should help you out.
The list of 50 includes a lot of ideas that will delight you and your brain. Not all of them are food related.:) Teachers are so busy during the school year, and a lot of times they tend to neglect themselves and their health. Therefore, making a list of your own favorite, healthy habits and placing the list on your desk or refrigerator is a great way to remember to take time for yourself.
An idea that might cause a bit of humor for you and your students is #48.
Try using your other hand. Most people can only use one of their hands with any degree of coordination, so make a game of using your other hand to do things like write, draw and do small tasks. This is a huge challenge for your brain as it adapts to using a part of your body differently than it’s used to.
Why not have students write sentences or illustrate stories using their other hand and share them with their peers? I'm sure there would be a lot of laughter involved. It could even be a great "ice breaker" lesson for the first day of school.
The beginning of the year is always filled with so many things to do. Remember to stay healthy and take a little time for yourself too.