Most everyone realizes that as we age, our brains begin to slow down and we often lose our ability to remember certain things. What many people do not realize is that our brains begin to greatly slow down at the tender age of 30.
For those over thirty, there is no reason to fret. Brain degeneration can be reversed and your memory can be restored.
1. Exercise
Exercise is first on the list of the top five because according to experts it is the most important. Donald Stuss, neuropsychologist and PhD at the Rotman Research Institute at Bay Crest Centre for Geriatric Care in Toronto, says that vigorous exercise done for at least 20 minutes, three times a week, can greatly increase memory. Aerobic and weight training combined, help to stall mental decline and restore memory by increasing new capillary formation in the brain. This means that the brain has a better blood supply and more oxygen.
2. Proper Nutrition
This is the next item on the list because it works hand in hand with #1. One without the other will not benefit the brain. Studies have shown that antioxidants play an important role in reducing the free radicals in our bodies. These free radicals are found in the brain and attack the neurons, reducing the synaptic connections. By eating a diet that is high in antioxidants and full of color you can help to lower the risk of dementia and actually reform the connections in the brain, leading to better memory and focus. Our delicious, Greenergy, green superfood drink, can provide many of these antioxidants to improve your brain health.
3. Speed Up Your Brain
Since our brains start declining and slowing at 30, it is important that we get it out of its rocking chair and riding in the speed lane. While mental decline begins early in life, it is never too late to train the brain to act younger. There are brain programs that you can buy that help to stimulate and speed up the brain, but you can also achieve this through your different hobbies and activities. Play ping pong, a game of bridge, complete jigsaw puzzles, or do any activity that causes you to completely focus. By participating in these types of activities, you can increase your brain connections between the cells.
4. Keep Calm
It may sound simple, but in the stressful world that we all live in, it can be complicated. Stress puts a great strain on our brains and reduces cognitive functions, like memory and learning. Stress wreaks havoc on the hippocampus, which is the primary source for memory, and debilitates its ability to focus. By working to get as much stress out of your life and participating in activities like meditation and yoga, you can greatly reduce the stress on your brain and improve your quality of life.
5. Sleep
Sleep is one of those things that most people do not get enough of. It is an important part of our lives and is vital for our bodies to function correctly. We have all heard the saying, “sleep on it” and this could not be more helpful. In a study conducted at Harvard University, experts found that students who slept on a math problem had a 50% higher chance of getting the problem correct the following day. It is now understood that our brains are able to function at a much higher and capable level when we are asleep.
Next time you feel that mental fog coming on or you cannot remember a coworker’s name, try to practice some or all of these tips. You will be amazed at how well the brain can begin to respond once it is being cared for correctly.
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References:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/26/brain-power-how-to-keep-your-mind-young_n_2192053.html
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