Just like physical health, mental health also ends up becoming vulnerable over the years. Therefore, it is very important to have habits and brain exercises that delay degenerative brain diseases such as Alzheimer's. See what rules a neuroscientist passes on to his patients so that they can strengthen the brain.
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Here are seven hard and fast rules shared by the neuroscientist with a focus on exercising your mind:
When you are willing to watch works of fiction, there is a great possibility that it will exercise your memory. That's because, from beginning to end, there will be a wide variety of details, characters and plots for you to pay attention to.
A very interesting activity is when you observe a work of art and later describe it exactly as it is, only with your eyes completely averted, that is, without looking. This can even be done with any object that is part of your everyday life.
If you like to take a nap, know that those that last between 30 minutes and 1 hour and a half are ideal for increasing the memory of encoded information. Also, naps can make up for a bad night's sleep.
Dr. Uma Naidoo, suggests some foods: berries and beans, fruits and vegetables, antioxidants, lean proteins and plant proteins. In addition to them, nuts, fiber-rich and fermented foods, oils, omega-rich foods, dairy products, and spices are excellent for the brain.
Studies reveal that elderly people aged 80 years or more who practiced sports at moderate levels have a lower risk of dementia when compared to inactive adults aged 50 to 69 years. That is, include physical activity in your daily routine.
