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Our body is a wonderful piece of art and, like all forms of complex chemical and mechanical
\nmatter, we need to understand it in order to better take care of it. The most mysterious and
\nintriguing of these is our brain. It holds countless secrets that science is yet to find answers to
\nand, as with all muscles, it needs to be exercised in order to fully function. Here are a few tips
\nand tricks to keep your brain in ideal condition regardless of the effects of aging.<\/p>\n
Get Physical Exercise<\/strong><\/p>\n Body and Mind are connected in more ways than we can imagine. The way you treat your Maintain a Healthy Diet<\/strong><\/p>\n Food is the fuel that keeps us running as human beings so maintaining a close eye on what we Work on your posture<\/strong><\/p>\n It might sound like a clich\u00e9 that your parents, teachers and even television has been feeding you Sleep as much as you can<\/strong><\/p>\n This is a tricky one and will clearly vary from person to person. Not getting enough sleep can Never Stop Learning<\/strong><\/p>\n Not only is the unknown exciting, but it also stimulates the brain. Studies have shown that Don’t over-use your brain<\/strong><\/p>\n It is important to remember that we are not machines, meaning that we have the luxury of not Our body is a wonderful piece of art and, like all forms of complex chemical and mechanical matter, we need to understand it in order to better take care of it. The most mysterious and intriguing of these is our brain. It holds countless secrets that science is yet to find answers to and, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2992288,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[554,560,555],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2992286","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-contents","category-hack","category-skills"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.iqpro.ai\/aben\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2992286","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.iqpro.ai\/aben\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.iqpro.ai\/aben\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.iqpro.ai\/aben\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.iqpro.ai\/aben\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2992286"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dev.iqpro.ai\/aben\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2992286\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.iqpro.ai\/aben\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2992288"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.iqpro.ai\/aben\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2992286"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.iqpro.ai\/aben\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2992286"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.iqpro.ai\/aben\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2992286"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nphysical side is going to undeniably reflect itself on your mind. Make sure that you stay physically
\nactive, even if you can only make time for a simple walk. Numerous studies have shown that the
\nslightest form of motion can go a long way into improving both memory and cognitive skills. At
\nan anatomical level, the impact caused by your foot when walking causes pressure waves
\nthrough the arteries which increases blood flow. Sports that are proven to be optimal sources
\nof brain health are:<\/p>\n\n
\nconsume is extremely important. Our brain is particularly fond of nuts, fish and even red wine;
\nhowever, these products are also known to give our mind an extra boost:<\/p>\n\n
\nfocus, but is also known to reduce the risk of serious diseases such as Alzheimer or
\nParkinson.<\/li>\n
\nthat help regulate both our memory and our general mood<\/li>\n
\nbetween brain cells, delay short-term memory loss and also reduce inflammation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nthroughout the years, but the truth is that having good posture plays a beneficial role on your
\nwellbeing. Studies show that keeping an upright posture does improve the circulation and blood
\nflow to the brain. Here are three simple tips to make sure you’re in the right direction:<\/p>\n\n
\nless stress on your spine. When sleeping on your back, gravity makes sure that your body
\nis centered on your spine. Should you sleep on your side, try to point your chin straight
\nahead.<\/li>\n
\nfalling, but it also benefits your spine. More relaxing activities such as Yoga or Tai Chi are
\nvery beneficial in this regard.<\/li>\n
\nmakes you more inclined to adopt a wrong body posture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\ndeeply impact your overall state of mind and lead to severe problems related to memory,
\nconcentration, as well as cognitive functions. It is during our snooze time that newly acquired
\nskills and memories are processed by our brains creating a permanent imprint. As a rule of
\nthumb, adults above 65 should attempt to get 7-8 hours sleep, while those aged 26 to 64 should
\naim at 7-9 hours. Here are some suggestions on how to make the most of our bedtime:<\/p>\n\n
\nRepetition is key to a healthy rest.<\/li>\n
\nboth be harmful to your stomach and deprive you from sleep. Try to keep your evening
\nfood consumption to small snacks such as nuts or fruit.<\/li>\n
\nbetween four to six hours prior to going to bed. Alcohol should also be limited as it
\ndisrupts both REM and slow-wave sleep, both essential to a healthy memory.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nreading and writing on a regular basis, for instance, helps reduce memory loss at a later stage in
\nlife by 32%. Playing a musical instrument is also a beneficial way of engaging your memory and
\nso is learning a foreign language as it improves cognitive functioning in older adults as well as
\nhelps strengthen your decision making, believe it or not. Having a hobby also increases your
\nnotion of self-esteem and self-worth which in itself can do wonders for the mind. Simply think
\nabout something that interests you and go for it. A few ideas to start things off:<\/p>\n\n
\nhaving all the answers at all times. Save your mental energy by choosing what needs to be
\nremembered and what doesn’t. Use calendars, planners, shopping lists or address books instead
\nof wasting away mental power that could be used for other, more significant, tasks. Not having
\nto worry about too many details will help you focus better and free up your memory.
\nThese are but a few tips and tricks that will get you on your way to programming your brain to
\nbetter aid you in day-to-day tasks. Keep in mind that aging is part of life, but we have the power
\nto take care of ourselves and make sure that our journey on Earth is an amazing one from day
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