If there is one holiday present your brain needs, it is neuroplasticity. Growing new connections is the best exercise and medicine for the brain, and the whole point of brain training programs and exercises.
This is the best time of year to ditch the daily habits that prevent your brain from building new connections, and start doing something new to challenge yourself.
This updated holiday favorite points you in the right direction to boost your brain to get better with age.
Sing it out loud to the tune of “Deck the Halls!”
Deck my brain with boughs of happy
Fa la la la la la la la la
Tis the season to be zappy
Fa la la la la la la la la
Don we now our gay appearance,
Fa la la, la la la, la la la.
To avoid fear’s interference,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
See the blazing mind within us,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Strike the harp and join the chorus.
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Follow me in merry measure,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
While I tell of the brain’s treasure,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Fast away the old year passes,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Hail the new, sign up for classes,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Sing we joyous, all together,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Heedless of the blues and weather,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.