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Viral trick keeps the brain fitOur little fingers can protect us from dementia with this simple exercise
“Pinky time”, the little finger time, is said to slow down cognitive decline – a viral trick that experts confirm.
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Simple exercise that promises a big impact!
The so-called “Pinky Time” is currently THE online wellness trend. The little fingers are moved up and down several times for a short time. The simple finger exercise keeps our brain fit – even experts now confirm this.
“This is how we keep our brain healthy”
Every day at exactly 7:45 p.m. Daniela Paez-Pumar does her finger exercises. She probably never thought that her clip would go viral on Tiktok. Together with friends, she demonstrates her daily ritual, “Pinky Time,” as she calls it. Literally translated: Little Finger Time.
In the viral trick, the middle and index fingers are intertwined and the ring finger is placed on the thumb. Meanwhile, the little finger should be moved up and down for several seconds.
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“No one is exempt from 'Pinky Time' – this is how we keep our brains healthy,” she wrote in the caption. To do the exercise, Paez-Pumar intertwines her middle and index fingers, then places her ring finger and thumb together, while moving her little finger up and down several times.
Expert: Good training for the brain
The trick is simple but effective, as experts confirm. The American psychologist Dr. Kelly Gonderman explains that exercise can actually slow cognitive decline, the New York Post reports. “When you stop, concentrate and try a new movement that your body isn't used to, such as wiggling your pinky finger, the motor cortex, cerebellum and other areas of the brain are activated,” says Gonderman.
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Playing with your little fingers is one of the tasks of fine motor skills. As we get older, this interaction between muscles and joints becomes more difficult, explains the expert. “Pinky Time” is a good training for our brain.
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Daily training is worth it
However, simply wiggling your little fingers cannot completely stop cognitive decline in old age. “Ten seconds of finger exercises a day alone will not prevent Alzheimer’s, but activities that challenge the brain through variety and coordination are worth doing regularly.”she explained.
As Gonderman points out, many studies suggest that mental challenge helps preserve and protect cognitive function. (okr)
Sources used: TikTok/dpaezpumar, New York Post
