how to increase spatial inteligence

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Ogulcan Canbazoglu

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Nov 20, 2013, 3:53:16 PM11/20/13
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is it possible to increase spatial intellegence if it is how.

thanks for all answers

jttoto2

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Nov 24, 2013, 8:32:08 AM11/24/13
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Strong evidence, less costly:

-  Combined aerobic and resistance training.  Exercise at a vigorous intensity for 40 minutes a day, 5 days a week.  Strength training at least 3 times a week.
-  Meditate at least 20 minutes a day.  Although most research focuses on mindfulness meditation, some preliminary findings suggest that Christians who practice centering prayers (basically a mantra meditation)show better stress management and less distress indicative of better executive functioning.  I believe spatial working memory was one of the improved cognitive facets associated with mindfulness meditation.
-  Antidepressants if you are depressed or anxious.  Effects are not immediate.

Weaker evidence, less costly: 
-  Diet.  I'm surprised how little good experimental research there is on humans, but studies on rats say that a high fat diet effects working memory and performance on the Morris Water Maze.  High fruit and vegetable diet has the opposite effect on rodents.  Most of the research on humans focuses on cognitive decline rather than cognitive improvement, but correlational studies suggest avoiding too much foods loaded in saturated fat. 

Costly, and if you are going down this route please get it done by a professional.  There is a lot of snake oil on the internet: 
-  Neurofeedback
-  Transcranial magnetic stimulation

Ogulcan Canbazoglu

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Nov 24, 2013, 3:19:12 PM11/24/13
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about neurofeedback is this ok  http://www.peakgenius.com/braintune.html


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Nov 29, 2013, 11:31:03 PM11/29/13
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   >Exercise at a vigorous intensity for 40 minutes a day, 5 days a week

   Sure. But, that would be counter-productive for a sedentary person. Its not recommended that sedentary people go straight to exercising 5 times a week Recommended is 3 times a week to start.
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