Fiber not only helps maintain healthy digestion, it also may help keep your blood vessels from narrowing. Increasing fiber intake from cereal and whole grains appeared to slow blood vessel narrowing in a recent study. Narrowing blood vessels are commonly seen in people who have atherosclerosis, a progressive condition that can lead to heart attack or stroke. Add fiber-filled foods to your diet gradually to reduce the risk of bloating and stomach upset.
Eat 25 grams (38 grams if you are a man under 50) of fiber per day
Brain games exercise many different mental abilities, including processing speed, reaction time, problem solving, attention span, verbal fluency, logical reasoning, task switching, spatial orientation, information processing, quantitative reasoning, and face-name recall. These skills are obviously valuable at school, at work, and in everyday life. According to research, playing brain games can even help prevent Alzheimer's Disease!
