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It is up to us how healthy our brain will be.
Scientists have talked about habits that can cause serious damage to our main tool of thinking. The good news is that these habits can be changed.
The first item on this list, unexpectedly for many, was lying on the couch. This can lead to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. It is better to take up running, swimming, interval training, cycling or long hikes, as they help create new brain cells, increase blood circulation, increase oxygen penetration and, through the release of hormones, provide a good environment for the growth of brain cells.
Another bad habit is eating sweets and chips. Processed foods with sugar and unhealthy fats can negatively impact brain health. It is more useful to replace them with fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes, and also use olive oil.
Scientists also urge to abandon sausages, spicy snacks, pastries, cookies and canned food. The salt in these foods can raise blood pressure and increase the risk of dementia. Fish, on the contrary, is ideal for the brain and should be present in our diet at least twice a week.
Chronic loneliness can also cause damage to the brain. Lack of social contact and lack of stimuli causes a slowdown in neuronal plasticity, which can lead to anxiety, depression, and slow thinking. Try to communicate more often with family and friends.
Multitasking is another unexpected habit that can be harmful to the brain. Long-term multitasking can lead to shallow thinking, poor concentration, fatigue, and stress. The solution here is simple, you need to complete the tasks in stages.
Excessive and regular alcohol consumption has a serious effect on the brain.
Contact with energy vampires can also negatively affect brain health, damaging our emotional state and leading to stress and negative thinking.