1.Staying sharp
Keeping our bodies in good condition is
straightforward, in theory. You just need to stick to a healthy diet and
take plenty of exercise.
While the same basic principles should help to keep
your brain healthy too, scientific research is also revealing secrets
about other ways to keep you mentally sharp for longer.
So just how do you keep your grey matter in great shape?
2. Get your brain active
It's
essential to get your brain working. But doing bit of reading or
tackling the crossword isn't enough on its own. Getting out there and
learning new skills can make a huge difference. Click or tap to learn
more.
3. Brain food
Eating the right foods can also play a key part in keeping our brains young.
4. Medical advances
What does cutting-edge science have in store for the brain in the future?
5. Social creatures
Ultimately, human beings are a social species – we need each other to survive in a very real way.
Social activity stimulates your brain in a similar way to activities like reading and doing crosswords.
Just like learning new skills or being physically
active, it helps to develop connections between the nerve cells in
different areas of the brain.
And research also suggests that people who are
lonely are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
When it comes to the brain, a rich and varied life is the key to long-term health.
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