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Over use of computers and wrist pain.

7. Stiffness increases your chances of aches and pains. Since other body parts have to compensate for what your joints can't do, dynamic stretching is good for joint conditioning. Mobilize major joints: shoulders, hips, lower-back, and knees regularly to maintain viscoelasticity.

Stare at these objects for 20 seconds, then cover them up. Write down as many objects as you can remember; don’t look back. The average adult should be able to recall about seven of them. Anything less than five is a sign that your short-term memory (the brains ability to hold and use real time information) may be faltering. You may be struggling to block out distractions, which may prevent you from finishing tasks. This doesn’t signal anything serious but is a good ide...a to read more about warding off dementia. Here are some usable tips- Hone your mind: when doing projects, set aside a certain amount of time to focus on just that project, you’ll get more done while training your memory to mono-task and cut distractions from multi-tasking. Take time to chill: The Center of Brain Health at the University of Texas at Dallas says pastime like gardening, building something, or putting something together consolidates memories by strengthening connections between neurons. Train to single-task: doing something that requires straight shot focus is valuable for memory says neuroscientist Murali Doraiswamy, M.D., a professor of psychiatry at Duke's Institute for Brain Science. Most experts agree that multi-taking is a modern phenomenon.