After researching the benefits of math to the brain, I found a neat article about Brain Waves on the BrainWavesBlog. I learned that each time you solve a tough math problem, logic puzzle, or read a book, your Beta Brain Waves kick in. Beta Brain Waves are considered to be among the fastest brainwave frequencies. Participation in these activities increase your logical thinking. Beta Brain Waves have been associated as being a natural antidepressant, and like many other things, too much can cause stress and anxiety.
Studies have shown that doing brain teasers, math and logic puzzles, etc. actually helps to slow mental decline. The Washington Post published an article called Short Mental Workouts May Slow Decline of Aging Minds, Study Finds. The article states that exercising the brain can carry the mind in the same way physical exercise protects and strengthens the body. It also says that older adults who did the basic exercises were three times as fast as those that only did basic living activities, such as reacting to road signs and checking medicine ingredients--abilities that can spell the difference between living independently and needing help.
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