Article: The Ultimate Brain Hack? Talking

[officerripley]

"A psycholinguist reveals how the simple act of speaking—even to yourself—can sharpen your mind, regulate your emotions, and protect your brain as you age." To read the rest of the article:

The Ultimate Brain Hack? Talking.

 

[OldOld]

Right we all know that. But the problem is, I don't have anyone to talk to, other than saying hi to the clerk at Walmart.

 

[smiley]

been doing it alone recently - no joking and it works well - don't know about those invisible audiences but it is helping me to focus and re-focus and just get better clarity and resilience and I hope memory retention?

 

[hearlady]

Do they have zoom type meetings for seniors who would like to talk? "They" should.

 

[David777]

Lacking others to actually converse with, an excellent vocal exercise is reading out loud while making an effort to annunciate clearly.

 

[officerripley]

The article says talking to yourself is fine.

 

[OldOld]

Find the camel