Maximizing Brain Health: Effective Exercises for Memory and Mental Fitness

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This discussion centers on effective brain exercises aimed at enhancing memory and mental fitness, particularly for individuals with conditions like schizoaffective disorder. The participant seeks free exercises to improve short-term memory and overall brain health, expressing concerns about the efficacy of common exercises like crossword puzzles. The importance of consulting a medical professional before starting any brain exercise regimen is emphasized, given the participant's mental health condition. The conversation concludes with a reminder that personalized medical advice is crucial for safe and effective brain rehabilitation.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of cognitive exercises and their impact on brain health
  • Familiarity with mental health conditions, specifically schizoaffective disorder
  • Knowledge of memory improvement techniques
  • Awareness of the limitations of popular brain exercises
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  • Research evidence-based brain exercises for memory enhancement
  • Explore cognitive rehabilitation strategies for individuals with mental health disorders
  • Investigate the role of IQ and EQ testing in cognitive improvement
  • Learn about free resources for mental fitness, such as apps or online programs
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This discussion is beneficial for individuals seeking to improve their cognitive abilities, particularly those with mental health challenges, caregivers, and mental health professionals looking for effective, evidence-based strategies for brain health enhancement.

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Hi, I am wondering if there is any brain exercises(possibly free) to do to make my brain more mentally fit and as best as it can be for myself. I want to exersize everything or all areas, making my brain balanced in every erea, specifically to improve memory and/or shot term memory to start with.

Recently I have noticed I forget to do simple tasks like flush the toilet after I use it, leave the mail key in my mail box at the apt complex I live in and other simple tasks witch is on reason I want to do brain exercises to start with memory/short term memory to get that to stop. The other reason I want to exercise my brain is so that by the time its in its best state, I can do bodybuilding to get ripped and other things related to that witch has been a goal of mine for years. If I don't exercise my brain first then I think I would be like a chicken running around with its head cut off therefore making it much more difficult to complete the exercises.

I have a severe mental disability called schizoaffective disorder and so I am thinking I would need some sort of brain rehab exercise/s to start with before I could move onto normal or regular brain exercises due to my mental condition. Does that even matter? do I need brain rehab exercise first? or can I just move onto the regular brain exercises?

I have searched for information on brain exercises on the net and a lot of it says the same thing however I read a article on brain exercises that basically said a lot of the stuff doesn't do anything for the brain or not much and that crossword puzzles will only make you better at crossword puzzles rather then increase or improve your memory. Because of this I do not want to do anything that is pseudo science or that won't work plus making it a waste of time. I am also thinking that IQ and EQ testing could help me improve my brain state/health, is this true?

is there any brain exercises out there I can do that won't cost a dime to make my brain be in its best possible shape or at least improve my memory/short term memory?
 
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timeuser84 said:
I have a severe mental disability called schizoaffective disorder and so I am thinking I would need some sort of brain rehab exercise/s to start with before I could move onto normal or regular brain exercises due to my mental condition. Does that even matter? do I need brain rehab exercise first? or can I just move onto the regular brain exercises?
We cannot offer medical advice on the PF. Because of your disorder, it's very important that you talk with your family medical professional (doctor, etc.) about these questions. It would be so easy for us to give you the wrong advice for your particular situation.

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