Posted: Feb 14, 2011 1:56 am
RPizzle wrote:When I took organic chemistry, we had to be able to take various molecules and manipulate them using molecular modeling kits. During exams this had to be done in your head. I noticed that some people seemed to easily be able to rotate the structures in their mind, but for me it was like a brick wall.
I think as far as training the brain, practical training is what you need. Sudoku probably will not help you much with spacial skills when working with molecules. If you want to increase specific mental skills, you should focus your exercises on those skills.
Think of the brain as a round mountain and different parts of the mountain have different cognitive application, and think of your thought process as water falling on this mountain eroding streams and valleys. As you utilize specific cognitive applications, the streams in those areas become rivers. You build the needed connections in order to be better at doing these application.
So in essence practice what you want to get better at.
@mr Samsa, I agree, it looks like there is some question regarding fish oil and brain function. I do currently take it to lower my cholesterol along with red yeast rice, and had heard talk of it being beneficial for the brain as well. I guess this may not be the case. Oh well. I feel smarter at least
