On World Brain Day, which is celebrated on July 22, we must become aware of it and the many diseases that are related. So we want to know what are the best habits to maintain a healthy and younger brain.
Because it is important to maintain it with various exercises and really easy habits in order not to accelerate those diseases where the brain is very present.
According to the experts at Aegon, taking care of mental health is essential for the proper functioning of our brain.
What to do to have a stronger brain?
Physical exercise, a balanced diet and an active life are key agents in this process. “Leading a healthy life, avoiding sedentary lifestyle and excesses can reduce the risk of suffering from neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s” comments Alvar Ocano, Aegon’s Medical Manager.
Eat healthy
It is a maxim and this is how they stand out in Aegon. The brain, like an engine, needs fat for its proper functioning. The consumption of those suitable fats , especially those that contain a greater amount of Omega-6 fatty acids present in vegetables, sunflower, soy, sesame or corn and of Omega-3 acids in coconut, is essential.
Do exercise
It is also totally healthy and necessary to feel better. It is therefore advisable to do moderately every day. It is not complicated, we can take the opportunity to walk between trips and perform daily tasks such as cleaning, dancing, playing with the children , etc.
Care of social relationships
Aegon emphasizes this maintenance and care because it is necessary to leave the house, stay socially active, talk, spend time with our loved ones, as well as maintain contact and relationships with friends.
Do intellectual activities
It is important to maintain a constant stimulation in our minds that involve small challenges, such as reading and board games, since many of them require calculation skills , recent memory and foresight.
Take care of our mental health
Various studies have shown that mental pathologies such as chronic stress produce significant changes in the structure of the brain, reducing the size of certain areas such as the prefrontal cortex, the amygdala and the hippocampus.
You also have to maintain a positive attitude, practice gratitude, develop skills to cope with problems and some relaxation techniques such as meditation.
Sleep and rest
It is important to maintain a sleep routine, trying not to alter it. And sleep a total of 7-8 hours and a short nap.
With all this, and much more, we can preserve a healthy brain.
