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ing or reading. I have always loved school and with education comes a lot of reading. Regularly reading allows you to gain new knowledge, reduce stress, expand your vocabulary, and improve your memory. Reading can also cater to everyone's interest, with an endless supply of topics and genres. So get out there and flex that brain, whether it be by reading, knitting, or solving a math problem! or solving a math problem! View Dr. Behnawa's profile online HERE Without proper exercise, our body's muscles can grow weak and atrophy. To prevent this, we carve out time in our daily life to lift weights, go for a bike ride, or take a nice walk around the neighborhood. Like the rest of our body, the human brain needs to be exercised. As we age our bodies change and unfortunately, our brain is no ex- ception; parts of the brain can shrink, blood flow may decrease and communication between nerves can be al decrease and communication between nerves can be al- tered. By proactively maintaining your brain activity, you can improve your memory and your ability to obtain new information. 1 Some great options to exercise your brain are crossword puzzles, learning a new skill (such as playing an instrument), mathematics, knitting, draw 6 SUSAN BEHNAWA, MD STIMULATING YOUR BRAIN