Over the years, people are increasingly aware of the importance of their health, both mental and physical. To this end, we also want to strengthen the plasticity of our brain so that it will serve us well even in old age. Not only that, we want to protect them and keep them vital by treating them appropriately.
Neurologist dr. Tara Swart presented five fundamental pillars that individuals must consider if they want to maintain good brain health and fitness. In his bestselling book The Source: rest, fuel, hydrate, oxygenate and simplify, he describes ways to keep the brain plastic and flexible. She is convinced that even between the ages of 25 and 65 we can do a lot for this. Here are six things she keeps to herself to keep her brain in good shape.
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Avoid caffeine after 10 p.m
If we want our body to function well, we need a sufficient amount of quality sleep. It is also important to limit the amount of caffeine consumed. If there is nothing wrong with morning coffee, however, avoid caffeine after 10 am. "I never consume caffeine after ten o'clock, because a quarter remains in our brain for at least 12 hours. It is quite possible that this alone will affect the quality of your sleep," the neurologist is convinced.
Choose an activity you like
Aerobic exercise that gets your heart rate up and blood pumping is great for brain health. It is essential that you enjoy the activity, as this stimulates individual processes in the brain, which further accelerate the growth of new neurons.
Movement in the fresh air
The environment in which you perform activities is also important. If it's polluted city air, you can do more harm than good. dr. Swart therefore advises to move in the fresh air, if this is not possible, choose city routes near water, which at least partly mitigate air pollution.
Remember to breathe
When we are stressed, we breathe short and shallow. Too often we do not pay attention to our breathing, which does not mean that the type of alternation of inhalations and exhalations is not important. "Pay attention to how you breathe every hour. "Try to breathe more deeply, ensure that inhalations and exhalations are approximately the same length," advises the neurologist.
Prepare your clothes for the next day
Getting your clothes ready before bed is not just a ritual for super organized people, it has many positives for everyone. With this, we simplify the task of our brain the next day. If we manage to organize our lives at least a little with a morning routine or a daily menu, this will also benefit our brain.
Limit your use of social networks
Social networks and the Internet can seriously damage our brain, as they indirectly change its image. This means that we must carefully choose the content to which we devote our attention, also for the sake of the brain itself. “I think people need to be informed about the world, even though many scientists don't follow the daily news. According to them, these are mainly bad, so they convince the brain that everything in the world is dangerous and threatening," explains the expert.
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