It's no secret the brain slows down as we age. Researchers at UC San Francisco and UC Berkeley are exploring strategies for mitigating the effects of this age-related process through mental training exercises.

With that in mind, Our University asked UCOP employees what they do to exercise their brains?

Ginny Cox
Office of Research and Graduate Studies
“I exercise my right brain and left brain differently. I read science journals. I’m a scientist by training. For my more creative side, I do pottery.”

Jerina Labat-Wells
Office of Technology Transfer
“I like word puzzles. I like to read a lot – mysteries.”

Karen Tomajan
Business Resource Center
“For fun, I exercise my brain with crafts. I do miniature room boxes and beading.”

Brad Niess
Business Resource Center
“There’s a fun game on Nintendo called Brain Age. It exercises the brain by looking at shapes and colors … And listening to music. I think that really helps with concentration.”

Roong Uabhaibool
IR&C
“I do Sudoku – when I’m not at work. It’s a challenge and fun to do. And I also like working with numbers.”