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Sleep may play an important role in healthy mental function
Ilchi Lee says that brain health plays an important role in an individual's ability to pursue their life passions with vigor and to achieve fulfillment in their life. Now, a new study has found that getting an appropriate amount of sleep each night may be the key to preserving good mental function.
Researchers from the University College London reported in the journal Sleep that middle-aged men and women who sleep between six and eight hours per night tend to have lower rates of cognitive impairment later in life than those who get more or less sleep.
"The detrimental effects of too much, too little and poor quality sleep on various aspects of health have begun to receive more attention," said lead researcher Jane Ferrie. She added that the modern lifestyles of many people have caused an increase in the number of individuals who get a poor night's sleep on a regular basis.
One way that individuals can cut down on the distractions that may contribute to poor sleep and preserve health mental function is meditation. Ilchi Lee has recommended this approach for years, saying that it can play an important in brain health.
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Easy ways to keeping the mind sharp
Ilchi Lee believes that brain education is an important way to making sure that one's mind stays strong. One of the best ways to enhance cognitive abilities is through brain training techniques.
AARP.org recently suggested a few techniques that could help improve memory. The first step is to start creating "memory palaces." Placing things that one wants to remember in a memorable (or strange) location can make the item itself easier to recall.
For example, the news source suggests that a shopping list may be best remembered by imagining the items on the list in curious places. For instance, envision a dancing can of soup on the front step of a house. Imagine laundry detergent poured all over the foyer and toilet paper wrapped around the door.
Another way to keep a mind sharp is to practice "chunking." This consists of breaking down hard-to-remember numbers and phrases into different segments. If one is trying the random letters VOWSELBAR, try remembering the syllables VOW-SEL-BAR instead of individual letters.
The key is to never become complacent and hitting the so-called OK Plateau. Stay conscious of each task and try to consistently improve upon it.
