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our brain can also become weak as you age if you do not maintain its health.
Brain Health
Mental health disorders such as dementia and depression can develop in anyone if you do not take care of your brain. Luckily there are some preventative measures you can take to ensure that your brain stays healthy as you age. Although there is not physical The best way to work out your way to work out your brain, there brain is to keep your mind active. are some mental workouts you can Challenging yourself with learning perform to keep your brain strong a new skill or taking in music, and healthy. theater or another creative activity will get your mind moving and MENTAL HEALTH working. IS IMPORTANT Although you may have good UNHEALTHY HABITS mental health, you can never be Your brain is effected by too careful as you continue to age. everything you do. So keep that in
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mind if you are a smoker, if you do not get much sleep at night or if you don’t eat the right things. A healthy brain requires a healthy life away from harmful substances such as cigarettes, alcohol and junk food. Being active is a great way to keep your mind and body healthy whether it’s walking through your local park, taking a tai chi or yoga class or even just stretching every day for 10 minutes. Get your body moving and kick away those unhealthy habits and you’ll lead a long, bright healthy life. Leading a healthy life is the best way to protect your body against aging and disease. Creating a
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ACTIVITIES Some other activities you can do to keep your brain active are puzzles, brain games on your phone or using your memory. Drawing a map of your town from memory is a good challenge for your brain. Include major streets, landmarks and major sights in town. Draw your daily routine in town during the day. These and other activities will help your brain fight against diseases such as Alzheimers.
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