Tips to keep the brain active and healthy
Maintaining good brain health can uphold the integrity of mental and cognitive functions and most importantly will prevent neurological disorders.
Tips to keep the brain healthy
Diet – Intake of green leafy vegetables, fruits, foods rich in antioxidants, pulses and nuts are recommended.
Sleep – Both the quality and quantity of sleep should be maintained to the right standard.
Physical activity –Any activity like running, jogging, brisk walking, swimming and more is important to be done daily.
Mental activity –Activities like solving puzzles, playing sudoku, learning a new language or a new skill can keep the brain active.
Emotional health – Quality time should be spent with the family and loved ones.
Positivity –Training the mind to look at everything in a positive light can help with brain health.
Health checkup –The integrity of the blood vessels supplying blood to the brain should also be checked. For this, regular checkups with neurology doctors can help. If you have high BP,cholesterol or diabetes, checkups should be done more frequently and medications for these complications should be taken regularly.
Avoid smoking and take alcohol in moderation.
