LIFESTYLE NEWS: We have a pretty good idea of what we need
to do to improve our physical appearance, but when it comes to intellectual
well-being, many of us have no idea where to start. The good news is that some
of the things you need to do to support healthy brain function are the same
things to help you stay fit and healthy.
NUTRITION FOR A HEALTHY BRAIN
A real weight loss plan goes in a long way to the proper
maintenance of mental function. To keep your brain in good shape, you must
control your body weight and keep your diet free of foods that can be high in
cholesterol. Studies by the Alzheimer's Association have shown that overweight
adults in middle age were twice as likely to develop dementia later in life,
and people who also had high cholesterol and blood pressure were six times more
likely to have it. dementia magnification [source: The Alzheimer's
Association].
EXERCISE AND REST YOUR BRAIN CELLS
Just as our muscle mass burns if we don't use it, our mental
cells need training to function at the safest levels.
Working with math games or word puzzles are great ways to
keep your mind moving. Reading a good book or reading the daily news is another
way to keep the cells of the mind moving. At a later stage, acquiring knowledge
of a musical tool or a new language are great sporting events for the brain.
BRAIN LOVE COMPANY
One of the things that keeps your brain working and improves
your mental fitness is making sure you have a great social life. That doesn't
mean you have to celebrate your birthday until dawn with a large circle of
friends every night, but you do need to have social interaction with humans in
exclusive settings.
If you find yourself isolated, sign up for a category, join
some kind of community interest, or worry about volunteering. Make interaction
with humans a concern to preserve your brain.
AVOID STRESS
One of the biggest killers these days is stress - it can
lead to heart problems, infertility, diabetes, and a variety of different
illnesses and headaches, but other than acknowledging your life, we do very
little. To adjust our lifestyle and improve our stress. levels. Many simple steps
- like learning to delegate, say "no", or create a to-do list - can
help stabilize your time demands and reduce pressure. But in case your pressure
levels get out of control, more drastic measures can also be taken, like seeing
a therapist or life coach, or talking to me in the paints HR department.
Remember that a short effort can be motivating, but if you don't remember the
last time you felt comfortable, something wants to change.
SLEEP, SLEEP WONDERFUL
A study conducted through the National Association for
Mental Health in the United States and the Better Sleep Council found that
people who slept seven or more hours a night were much more likely to rate
their standard mood as the best than those who they averaged the best six
hours.
GET HELP
If you find that you are no longer mentally confronted with
existence, there is no shame in seeking help.
Therapists can help with a variety of problems, from
addiction to eating disorders to the aftermath of a traumatic event, so don't
be afraid to seek help if you want it.
