Research shows that simple changes can lead to better brain health.
Here are the top 10 ways:
- Exercise - helps you maintain cognitive sharpness and emotional balance
- Early Morning Sun Exposure - signals your brain to wake up and sets your rhythm for better mood and sleep
- Meditation - reduces the stress hormone cortisol which impairs cognitive function
- Nutritional Psychiatry - a healthy diet directly influences mood and cognitive abilities
- Cold Exposure - increases norepinephrine which enhances focus and attention
- Nature Exposure - lowers stress levels and increases memory and attention abilities
- Quality Sleep - improves cognitive and emotional functioning
- Stress Management - safeguards the brain from decline in memory and emotional regulation (mindfulness, deep breathing and yoga are examples)
- Social Interaction - improves mental health and cognitive function, reduces the risk of decline in older adults
- Novel Activities - learning a new skill grows new neural pathways and improves cognitive vitality
(Source: Better Brain Blueprint eBook)
It can be overwhelming and lead to failure if you try to make several changes at once, so pick one new thing to incorporate more of into your everyday and stick to it before adding another.
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