Advice on physical health tends to focus on muscles such as the heart and lungs, and less on our brain. A little time spent understanding how you can help your brain to do its job will help you get the most out of your brain for years to come.
To have your brain function to the best of its ability there are some simple things you can do:
Move – run, dance, swim, walk, cycle, regular exercise and movement helps to improve blood flow to all parts of the body as well as the brain. It also benefits overall muscle, heart and lung health.
Eat – nutritious foods including fatty fish, blueberries, turmeric, broccoli, pumpkin seeds, dark chocolate, nuts provide specific nutrients to assist brain function and keep it in good working order.
Sleep – plan to get around 7-9 hours of sleep to help your brain to rest and repair. Sleeping helps your brain process what you have experienced and learned during the day, so you can remember it later on.
Relate – build strong and positive relationships, this triggers the brain’s reward centre and can help reduce stress levels and improve mood.
Extend – stay mentally active by challenging yourself. Doing things that are mentally hard helps to strengthen connections between brain cells, improving understanding and reasoning skills
https://www.healthnavigator.org.nz/healthy-living/p/proven-ways-to-keep-your-brain-healthy/