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Step 10: Go to the Gym Three Times a Week

Gyms offer a variety of exercises, and that is exactly what your brain needs to
produce more BDNF or brain - derived neurotrophic factor - a hormone that
stimulates the growth and repair of brain cells. Intensive studying and long hours
of memorization are nothing if your brain continues to degenerate because of
free radicals, lack of deep rest, and insufficient nutrition. Hence, the first way to
remedy that is to produce more BDNF to start the whole repair and regeneration
process. The goal here is not to pack some muscles (although that would be a big
bonus). Rather, it is to encourage you to try different types of exercises. Sticking
with only one kind may increase the secretion of your stress hormone, which can
be damaging to your brain.