World Brain Day 2023 Healthy Routines to Prevent Brain Disorders

Focusing on your brain's health is crucial for overall fitness and wellbeing.

Health professionals claim that as people age, their brains undergo a number of changes that also affect how they think. One of the age-related outcomes that causes the most concern is mental decline, which is fairly prevalent.

However, cognitive decline is not unavoidable and can be either delayed or slowed down with the aid of a few healthy lifestyle practices that you include into your daily routine starting at a young age.

Here are some practices you can do to keep your brain functioning:

Mental Exercise

According to medical professionals, the human brain is similar to a muscle and must be regularly exercised to prevent becoming obsolete. You can do a variety of things to keep your brain in shape, such playing Sudoku or crossword puzzles, reading, playing cards, or putting together jigsaw puzzles.

You can prevent the onset of degenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, Dementia, etc. by engaging in these mental cross-training exercises for your brain.

Studies show that mental activities promote the formation of new connections between nerve cells and may even aid in the production of new brain cells, fostering neurological "plasticity" and accumulating a functional reserve that acts as a buffer against future cell loss.

Control your sleep.

Your quality of sleep is always crucial to the wellness of your brain. Experts contend that undisturbed sleep improves your overall memory and brain health by consolidating memories and assisting in the removal of aberrant proteins from the brain.  

Experts claim that your brain needs 7-8 hours of uninterrupted, restful sleep each night in order to efficiently integrate and maintain your memories.

Enhance your diet.

In order to benefit both your body and mind, it's crucial to eat a healthy, balanced diet.

The Mediterranean diet, which prioritizes fresh fruits, vegetables, fish, nuts, unsaturated oils, and plant sources of protein, is said to reduce dementia and cognitive decline. 2

Regular exercise.

Exercise is extremely beneficial for both the body and the mind. Physically active adults are less likely to experience a decrease in their mental function, according to numerous research.

These advantages come from increased blood flow to the brain during exercise, which counteracts the aging process' normal loss of brain connections.

Doctors advise engaging in moderate aerobic exercise such as walking, swimming, playing tennis, or any other sport at least five to six times per week for 30 to 45 minutes.

Disclaimer: The advice provided in this article is general in nature and not intended to be taken as expert medical advice.

Feeding Trends is not responsible for this information. Before beginning any exercise, program or modifying your nutrition, always consult by your doctor or a dietician.