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The importance of brain vitality
There are several things that keep the brain healthy over the years, according to health experts.PHOTO : iStock / Autumn
It’s Brain Awareness Week and Health Canada encourages all Canadians to take steps to maintain good brain health. In Canada, more than 400,000 people aged 65 and over live with dementia. However, certain daily habits and measures can slow down and even prevent brain degeneration. We talked regarding it with Dr. Antoine Hakim, professor emeritus in neurology at the University of Ottawa.
« Work your brain, demand varied and sustained mental activity. Sudoku and crosswords are not enough. It’s also very important to require the brain to remember things. »
The expert also insists on the importance of sleeping well, moving and above all avoiding overweight since obesity would lead to brain shrinkage. Another point: it is essential to maintain good social relations and avoid isolation. Surround yourself with friends, feel useful, love and appreciate
emphasizes Antoine Hakim, the brain demands that we be happy
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