Neurobics

Neurobics are mental exercises, that can enhance the brain's performance,^[1] a scientific evidence to support this idea can be found in Keep Your Brain Alive, Workman Publishing.^[1][2] The term neurobics was coined by late neurobiologist Lawrence Katz and Manning Rubin in their book KEEP YOUR BRAIN ALIVE to describe unique mental exercises designed to keep the brain alert.See www.keepyourbrainalive.com ^[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]

“Neurobics as developed by Dr.Lawrence C. Katz and Manning Rubin is based upon solid scientific evidence that novel activities and exercises using all your senses can enhance the production of growth factors that strengthen synapses and improve mental fitness including memory." Moses V. Chao Molecular Neurobiology Program Skirball Institute of Biomolecular Medicine NYU School of Medicine President Elect, Society for Neuroscience

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Abby Ellin (1999-10-03). "Can 'Neurobics' Do for the Brain What Aerobics Do for Lungs?". The New York Times. http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9A01E3DC103EF930A35753C1A96F958260&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=all. Retrieved 2008-11-18. 
2. ^ "A Workout For Your Brain- Forget About Kickboxing: How About Neurobics?". CBS News. 1999-08-27. http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/1999/08/27/archive/main49496.shtml. Retrieved 2008-11-18. 
3. ^ Chris Kelly (2006-05-06). "Neurobics: A Way to Exercise Your Brain". http://media.www.ccnycampus.com/media/storage/paper832/news/2006/03/06/Healthfitness/Neurobics.A.Way.To.Exercise.Your.Brain-1638823.shtml. Retrieved 2008-11-18. 
4. ^ ^{a b} Melinda Beck (2008-06-08). "'Neurobics' and Other Brain Boosters". The Wall Street Journal. http://www.marketwatch.com/News/Story/Story.aspx?guid=d3e209c92f794d3696730f5488246b37&siteid=nwhpf&print=true&dist=printMidSection. Retrieved 2008-11-18. 
5. ^ Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli (2008-11-17). "Steps to a nimble mind: Physical and mental exercise help keep the brain fit". AMA News. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/11/17/hlsa1117.htm. Retrieved 2008-11-18.