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Ep. 291 – Backgammon for a Better Brain

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Train Your Brain Podcast brings you tip number 291 today! Your host Dr. Trayford wants us to play backgammon! This is an intellectually stimulating game that can help prevent symptoms of Alzheimer’s and improve aspects of Dementia. So, grab a partner and sit down for a fun game that will keep your brain active! Thanks for listening!

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Ep. 280 – Rewrite the Alphabet Song

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Good morning to all you Train Your Brain Podcast listeners out there! Welcome to Episode 280! Dr. Trayford and Jason Pyles encourage you to try saying the alphabet backwards. This helps to warm up the brain and it helps brain become more flexible. Additionally it will get you our of your comfort zone and spark creativity. Just think how helpful it would be to exercise the brain this way right before a test, speech or race! Thanks for listening!

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Ep. 274 – Greatest Hit: Our Most Downloaded Episode

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Happy Monday to our Train Your Brain Podcast listeners! Dr. Trayford is reporting back on our most downloaded episode and so we’re sharing and oldie but a goodie: Episode 001! It is so important to make sure that we know what brain training really is, after all that we do to try to live healthy and active lifestyles and do the right things for our brain, formal training still has it’s place. Thanks for tuning in!

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Ep. 263 – Walk on Cobblestone Streets (or Mats)

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Good morning Train Your Brain Podcast listeners! Today Dr. Trayford brings you tip number 263 which is to walk on cobblestone streets or even cobblestone mats. Walking on these kinds of uneven surfaces forces your brain to work much harder. You have to adjust your weight and plan your steps more carefully. Just another way to keep the brain working and growing! Thanks for listening!

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If you have any concerns regarding the information and applications discussed in this podcast, please consult your physician and a doctor who is experienced in functional neurology. Michael Trayford DC, DACNB is available for consultation by calling (828) 708-5274. Thanks for listening. Continue reading →

Ep. 255 – Have a Catch

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Hello Train Your Brain Podcast listeners! Welcome to episode 255. Today Dr. Trayford brings you a new brain training tip that should make you feel pretty darn awesome. You might now realize it but when you throw and catch you are accomplishing gigantic feats of athleticism. Just think of all the brain has to calculate in order to accurately place and receive the ball! Whether it’s baseball, frisbee or a footfall, playing catch is great for the brain. Thanks for listening!

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Ep. 254 – Brain Calisthenics: Create a Headline

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Good morning Train Your Brain Podcast listeners! Today Dr. Trayford brings you tip number 254. This is a fun one. You can play this game with friends, family members or co-workers. Simply share an image and play a game to create a headline for the picture. This game is funny and it challenges your brain. These mental exercises keep your brain sharp! Thanks for listening!

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Ep. 244 – Balance Testing

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Good morning Train Your Brain Podcast listeners! Welcome to episode 244 with your host Dr. Trayford and producer Jason Pyles. Today Dr. Trayford teaches us about CAPS which is a computerized assessment of postural stability. This can be a balance test. When getting cognitive testing done, have balance tested. This is strongly related to brain function. Thanks for listening!

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Ep. 238 – Brain Calisthenics: Collaborative / Progressive Art Exercise

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Good morning and welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast. Today Dr. Trayford shares Brain Training tip number 238. for this exercise 2 or more people will create a picture, each taking a turn to add the next feature. You don’t have any control on the outcome of the picture and this keeps your brain agile as you plan your next contribution. In addition to helping your brain stay sharp this exercise promotes social flexibility, too. Thanks for listening!

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Ep. 232 – How Do I Prepare for an Intensive Brain Training Program?

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Good morning listeners! Happy Monday and welcome to Episode 232. Today Dr. Trayford tells us exactly how to prepare for an Intensive Brain Training Program. Because brain training can be intensive and requires time and resources you need to be prepared. Be mentally, physically and financially ready so that you get the most out of your experience. There are some basic good practices that you should adopt beforehand. Get good quality sleep, hydration and nutrition. Take a vacation from your supplements and cut down on your technology usage. These small changes will prime your body and brain to improve and rehabilitate.

The tip for today is to prepare to succeed. Always good advice! Have a great day!

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If you have any concerns regarding the information and applications discussed in this podcast, please consult your physician and a doctor who is experienced in functional neurology. Michael Trayford DC, DACNB is available for consultation by calling (828) 708-5274. Thanks for listening. Continue reading →

Ep. 229 – Brain Calisthenics: Grouping Recall Exercise

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Good morning and welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast. Brain Training tip number 229 is to try a brain stretching activity. Try to group as many things as you can within a certain category in 30 seconds to one minute. Try chunking them within groups to use memory recall. This challenges the brain and keeps you sharp! Thanks for listening!

Thanks for listening and join us! For your own free copy of Dr. Trayford’s E-book visit Apex Brain Centers.com.

If you have any concerns regarding the information and applications discussed in this podcast, please consult your physician and a doctor who is experienced in functional neurology. Michael Trayford DC, DACNB is available for consultation by calling (828) 708-5274. Thanks for listening. Continue reading →