The brain has an instinctual urge - almost like a hunger - for new experience. Animal studies have shown us that the brain rewards novelty by releasing a pleasure-inducing chemical called dopamine. Learning is reinforced because it is essential to helping the brain grow and thrive.
Here is the best part.
If you seek out new experiences throughout life, your brain will keep growing, sprouting new cells (neurons) and the branches between them (dendrites) - no matter your age. Your capacity to learn new things is unchanged no matter how old you are.
Here are some simple ways to break routine habits that may be prematurely aging your brain. And just like physical exercise, the more you can do, the more you will benefit.
- Brush your teeth with the opposite hand
- Reverse your usual walking or running route
- Shop in different stores
- Play different games
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