5 ways to keep your brain healthy
Science has made significant breakthroughs in understanding how to keep the brain healthy.
Old age does not mean that our brain function will fade; if we look after it our brain can stay sharp as a tack. Follow these top five tips from Dr Adam Fraser, a performance expert and author of The Third Space.
Treat your brain like your heart
Heart disease occurs when the arteries that supply the heart with blood are occluded. This means the heart does not get enough nutrients. The same thing can happen to our brains. If the arteries bringing blood to the brain aren’t clear and healthy our brains miss out on essential nutrients, compromising its health and function. Have your cholesterol levels checked regularly, reduce your saturated fat intake and increase unsaturated fats.
Bond with others
Socialising requires our brains to be highly engaged. In social settings we are reading facial expressions and body language, understanding social context and practising empathy for others. In addition, connecting with other people results in positive emotion, which in turn floods the brain with chemicals that keep the brain healthy.