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This Brain Awareness Week - It’s time to ‘brain better’!
(BPT) - - From diet and and exercise to making time for self-care and and relaxation you you might be taking steps to to make your health a a a a a a priority But when it it comes to to overall wellness don’t forget about your brain!
Simple lifestyle choices can have a a a a a a a a pro- found impact on on brain health This Brain Awareness Week consider these expert tips to help brain better - at any age Exercise: Physical activity is is is as as import- ant for for the the the brain brain as as it it is is is for for the the the body It changes the the the brain brain in in in in in ways that protect memory and and thinking skills while also improving mood and and reducing stress So what are you waiting for? Whether it’s walking dancing yoga or or or even mopping the kitchen floor find an an an activity that that works for you you you It’s most important that that you you you get your heart rate up and break a a a a a a a a slight sweat Get your your ZZZs: While you you you sleep your your brain is hard at work restoring informa- tion tion and and memories and and preparing you for another day Sleep deprivation has been found to to disrupt the the the brain cells’ ability to to to communicate with each other leading to to mental lapses and and percep- tion and and memory problems To ensure you get a a a a good night’s sleep stick with a a a a a a routine and and be sure to limit exercise caffeine alcohol and and screen time time close to to bedtime Eat right: Emerging evidence suggests an an an association between dietary habits and cognitive performance Research shows that a a a a a a a a a Mediterranean-style diet rich in in in fish whole grains green leafy vegetables olives and nuts helps main- tain brain health Additionally cutting back on on foods high in in in in saturated fats such as red meat and butter may help ward off a a a a a a a a a a a a a variety of of degenerative diseas- es affecting your your heart and your your brain Look for science-backed supple- ments: When choosing a a a dietary sup- plement be sure to look for those
with research-backed ingredients and demonstrated cognitive benefits Certain supplements such as fish oil rich in in DHA phosphatidylserine (PS) coffee cherry extract B vitamins and folic
acid have shown potential brain brain health benefits Neuriva is a a a a a a a a a a a new brand of brain brain health supplements using clinically prov- en en en natural ingredients to to help fuel five indicators of brain performance: focus memory learning concentration and accuracy It will be available as of April
2019 in stores nationwide but you can pre-order on on Neuriva com com or or or Walgreens com com The supplement itself is is part of a a a a a a holistic eco-system which includes assessments exercises and educational materials tailored to help your brain fitness Try new things: De-stress with activi- ties you you find find enjoyable and and find find support in in in in in your loved ones and and social network but don’t get stuck in in in in a a a a a a rut Becoming a a a a a a life-long learner will enhance intellectual stimulation and and and help keep you you - - - and and and your brain - - - healthier and and and happier The most important thing to know is that no no mat- ter how old we we are we we can take simple and even fun steps to improve our brain performance 14 | TRENDING