10 Ways To Feel Smarter At Work

Get a good night's sleep. Sleep plays an important role in memory formation. Drink plenty of water. Our brains are approximately 80% water. Dehydration can impair both short- and long-term memory. Eat fish and shellfish. Omega-3 fatty acids are important building blocks for the brain. Eat fruits and vegetables. Antioxidants such as vitamin C and E prevent cell damage. Lay off the sugar. Although our brains need glucose to function, studies have found that consuming too much sugar slows down brains, hampering memory and learning. Exercise. Regular physical exercise promotes increased levels of brain chemicals and more efficient blood circulation, which is vital to removing cellular waste and delivering nutrients needed by the brain. Studies have found that physical exercise also can stimulate the production of new brain cells. Be social. Studies have reported that an active social life appears to delay age-related memory loss. Challenge your brain. Brain training games such as Lumosity's exercise core cognitive abilities such as memory and attention. Lumosity's wide range of challenges are designed specifically to develop brain performance. Try new things. Reading, learning new skills and thinking in new ways can help keep your brain flexible and sharp. Drink alcohol in moderation. A Lumosity study found that users who had one drink a day outperformed those who had no drinks, but there was a decrease in performance on speed, problem solving and memory with three or more drinks per day.