Neurobics

Neurobics are mental exercises, brain teasers and puzzles that purport to enhance the brain's performance,[1] although it's too early for any scientific evidence to support this idea.[1][2] The term neurobics was coined by late neurobiologist Lawrence Katz and Manning Rubin to describe mental exercises designed to keep the brain alert.[3] The term was popularized by Lawrence Katz as early as 1999.[4] It is presumed that unusual sensory stimulation and activities like non-routine actions and thoughts, produce more of such chemicals of the neurobiology system of body that encourage growth of new dendrites and neurons in the brain. Routine actions become so automatic to the individual that most of actions are done largely unconsciously. Such automated or unconscious actions require less activity in the brain, and exercise it less. With the help of neurobics exercises, it is claimed that one can stimulate the brain. An example of a neurobic exercise is to carry out a routine action such as dialing a phone number or brushing your teeth with your non-dominant hand.[4] Other neurobilogists suggest that neurobics can slow aging of the brain.[5]