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\t\t\t\tFor the new year, many of us have set a resolution to “get fit!” While you may be concentrating on the tradmill, you might also want to consider adding a “work out” for your brain in the new year!<\/p>\n

Our brains are complex, with different areas and functions that can all be enhanced through mental exercise. We’ve all heard the term “use it or loose it,” and for the brain this is true in many respects. When you “work out” your brain there are both short-term and long-term benefits. Short-term you will see an improvement in concentration and memory along with sustained mental clarity under stressful situations. And long-term studies have shown that exercising your brain can create “reserves” that help protect individuals against potential problems such as Alzheimer’s.<\/p>\n

Additionally, you can help improve your listening skills through auditory training. At ESHC we encourage all our hearing patients to enhance their listening skills through LACE, an at home “workout” for your ears. The benefits seen by those who have completed the program are astonishing.<\/p>\n

Other tips for enhancing brain power in the new year include;<\/p>\n