Science has come a long way with the scientific studies that are some common now in the universities of the world. Every day, we hear of how some study has linked a certain food group or aspect of living that is more conducive to a better lifestyle. For those who wish to better their mental well-being, and specifically how to increase their mental capacities for better performance on daily tasks, studying for tests, and memory, here are 15 ways you can 'hack' your brain for a better life.
The most interesting method in the article to hack one's brain was 'Surfing The Net':
7. Surf the Net: Net-addicts unite! We’ve known it all along, and now we’ve been proven right. A recent study at the University of California Los Angeles found that searching the web stimulated centers in the brain that controlled decision-making and complex reasoning. A simple task like searching the web appears to enhance brain circuitry. Brain scans showed that much more of the brain was activated by internet use than by simply reading a book. Not to mention, there are all sorts of lovely online brain teasers and games on the web, just waiting to make you smarter. And here’s the clincher: the more you surf, the more your brain works.
[Brainz] via [Digg]