Playing a guitar, piano, saxophone, or other instrument requires both a logical attention to detail and an intuitive “feel” for the music. This combination of precision and improvisation makes playing music a great whole-brain exercise. There are countless apps and programs out there that claim brain-boosting benefits, but many of the claims are dubious or at least not well supported at present. That said, even if challenging your brain with puzzles, games, and so on may not necessarily provide the specific claimed benefits, there’s certainly no detriment to giving your brain regular workouts. Don’t feel as though you need to spend large sums of money on brain-boosting programs, though. You can find many free or low cost options online, and traditional options like crosswords and jigsaw puzzles will give your brain a workout as well. Simple activities like reading a book, engaging in a conversation, or doing a hobby put your brain to work. And, while there’s still a lot of research to be done, it seems as though active brains are more likely to remain healthy and vital for longer. Focus on active brain engagement—reading instead of watching TV, going to a cooking class instead of watching a cooking video, putting together furniture instead of buying it pre-assembled, and so on. regularly, sleep sufficiently, and eat healthy. What’s good for your body is good for your brain. Talk to your doctor, a dietician, and/or an athletic trainer if you need advice about developing healthier routines in your daily life.  Try to sleep for 7-9 hours per night (as an adult). Aim for 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins, and drink more water.

Summary: Learn to play a musical instrument. Try brain-training puzzles, games, and activities. Keep your brain active. Exercise


A large headband with gems, flowers, or bows can overpower your short do. For a chic, flattering look, don a thin, flat headband instead. Tuck the headband behind your ears or use it pull back your bangs. To complete your retro look, tie a colorful scarf into a “Rosie the Riveter” head wrap.  Fold your square scarf in half diagonally to create a large triangle. Grab the left edge with your left hand and the right edge with your right hand. Bend over and place the folded edge of the bandana along the hairline at the base of your neck. The apex of the triangle should hang down towards your forehead. Pull both ends around your head and over the apex of the triangle. Tie the ends in a simple knot. Stand up, tighten the knot, and tuck the two tails under the scarf. Fold the center point over the knot. Untuck the tails and tie a second knot. A scarf headband is simple and chic! To achieve this look:  Fold the scarf in half diagonally. Fold the scarf into a long rectangle—begin at the point and fold inwards. Take one end in each hand and place the center of the scarf at the base of your skull. Pull the ends up towards the top of your head and tie a knot. Tuck the ends under the scarf or tie a bow. No hair accessory could be simpler than the bobby pin! If your pixie cut keeps falling in your eyes, bobby pins can help you tame your unruly hair. Twist your bangs and secure them on the top of your head with a bobby pin or two. Pin back the sides just above your ears to pull the hair away from your face. Use bobby pins that match the color of your hair if you want them to blend in. Otherwise, use decorative pins as an accessory. Make the most of a bad hair day by covering your untamable pixie with a cute hat! Wear a beanie in the winter. Put on a cloche in the spring. Don a fedora in the summer. Rock a floppy wool hat in the fall.
Summary: Wear a thin headband. Wear a “Rosie the Riveter” head scarf. Turn a scarf as a headband. Pin back your hair with bobby pins. Wear a hat.