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Factual: Health & Wellbeing

13/06/2016

BBC Radio Scotland - Personal Best, The Mind Gym

Tennis star Jamie Murray on parents' sporting influence. Plus keeping the brain healthy.

Tennis champion Jamie Murray talks about the influence parents have in determining which sport their children play. Plus a look at how best to keep the brain fit and healthy.

As part of BBC Radio Scotland's Memories & Conversations Season, Gillian Russell finds out how we can keep our brains fit and healthy. Is what's good for the heart also good for the brain?

Phil Dobson, founder of Brainworkshops, suggests ways of keeping our brain muscle flexed - is there more to it than just doing endless crossword puzzles? Can learning a language or playing a musical instrument help ... and what role does physical exercise play in boosting our brains?

Nutritionist Kerry Torrens advises on the best foods for maximum brain power. What is it about these particular foods that are so beneficial and is it enough to just consume loads of them then sit back? 

Two-time Grand Slam winner and Davis Cup champion Jamie Murray talks about the influence parents have in determining which sport their children play and shares his own experiences of growing up in a tennis family. How much influence do you have on the sport your kids do?

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