Keeping your brain from degenerating and your cognitive capacity from declining should always be a top health priority. After all, that gray matter inside your head controls every vital function in your entire body.<\/p>\n
So, here are some guidelines provided by Alzheimer\u2019s Association in a Star 2 <\/em>report to help boost your mental capacity and maintain a healthy brain.<\/p>\n Exercise<\/strong><\/p>\n Several studies point to the association between exercise and a lower risk of developing Alzheimer\u2019s disease. There are many physical activities to choose from, including yoga, dancing, gardening, weight-lifting and running, so keep on moving.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t stop learning<\/strong><\/p>\n It doesn\u2019t matter how old you are. Education and learning, which could lower risks of cognitive decline and dementia, can be done at any point in life. In fact, a 2015 Australian study revealed that college courses for older adults could improve cognitive skills and lessen risk of developing Alzheimer\u2019s.<\/p>\n No<\/strong> smoking<\/strong><\/p>\n Studies show that cigarette smoking is associated with dementia and cognitive decline. A 2013 Welsh research found that one of the main factors leading to mental degeneration was smoking, so it is critical to kick the bad habit.<\/p>\n Heads up<\/strong><\/p>\n An injury to your head (or, worse, brain) can significantly increase risk of cognitive decline and dementia. Therefore, it is important to protect yourself by wearing a seat belt, being cautious to prevent falls and using a head gear or helmet when playing contact sport or riding a bike.<\/p>\n Healthy diet<\/strong><\/p>\n A diet high fruit and vegetables can help lower the risk of cognitive decline, according to studies. In addition, a Mediterranean diet rich in good fats found in olive oil, nuts, fish, as well as a diet high in omega-3, can also boost brain health.<\/p>\n Sleep well<\/strong><\/p>\n Insufficient and poor quality of sleep may lead to memory and thinking problems, which is why people with insomnia or sleep apnoea should consult a physician to help improve shut-eye and stave off cognitive decline.<\/p>\n Keep friends close<\/strong><\/p>\n A 2014 meta-analysis by researchers at the University of Chicago found that staying socially active could prolong life. Trying out a new hobby and spending more time with friends and family will not only make you happier but also mentally healthier.http:\/\/today.mims.com\/topic\/7-tips-to-keep-your-brain-sharp<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Keeping your brain from degenerating and your cognitive capacity from declining should always be a top health priority. After all, that gray matter inside your head controls every vital function in your entire body. So, here are some guidelines provided by Alzheimer\u2019s Association in a Star 2 report to help boost your mental capacity and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-210","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-wellbeing"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bleufair.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/210","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bleufair.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bleufair.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bleufair.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bleufair.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=210"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.bleufair.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/210\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":211,"href":"https:\/\/www.bleufair.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/210\/revisions\/211"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bleufair.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=210"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bleufair.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=210"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bleufair.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=210"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}