HABITS THAT HURT YOUR BRAIN

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HABITS THAT HURT YOUR BRAIN

You do a few things you know you shouldn’t - we all do. But some of those bad habits can take a toll on your brain.

You still smoke Smoking can shrink your brain. And that’s not good. it makes your memory worse and makes you twice as likely

to get dementia, including Alzheimer’s. it also causes heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and high blood pressure.

You eat too much Junk fooD Parts of the brain linked to learning, memory, and mental health are smaller in people who have lots of junk food in their diet. Berries, whole grains, nuts, and green leafy vegetables, on the other hand, preserve brain function and slow mental decline

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You miss out on sleeP Lack of sleep may be a cause of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. it's best to have regular sleeping hours. if you have trouble with sleep, avoid alcohol, caffeine, and electronics in the evening, and start a soothing bedtime ritual.

You are lonelY Humans are wired for social contact. it’s not about how many facebook friends you have, what matters is a real sense of connection. People who have that with even just a few close friends are happier and more productive. They’re also less likely to suffer from brain decline and Alzheimer’s.

You are lazY The longer you go without regular exercise, the more likely you are to have dementia. You’re also more likely to get diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure - all of which may be linked to Alzheimer’s.

You blast Your ears With your earbuds at full volume, you can permanently damage your hearing in only 30 minutes. But it’s not just your ears: Hearing loss in older adults is linked to brain problems, such as Alzheimer’s and loss of brain tissue. So turn it down - no louder than 60% of your device’s maximum volume - and try not to listen for more than a couple of hours at a time.