Cross Training
No, not regular cross training but “cross training.” This means using movements and exercise where your appendages cross to the opposite side of the body. Dancers often do cross motions while warming up before class or a show, and here’s why: You can engage both sides of the brain. In other words, when both sides of the brain need to communicate with one another, you form new neuron pathways. Otherwise, as you age, you lose these connections.
If you want to protect yourself against cognitive decline, start “crossing.”
