6 Ways To Keep The Brain Healthy

Memories are an important part of life, and as you get older you tend to reflect on these.  I would hate to imagine life without them.  Memories are controlled by the ‘hippocampus’ which is one of the few areas of the brain that is capable of growing new neutrons.  Although this is the case, we have to be careful that we do not add stress to ourselves as this causes our corticoid hormones, which control the most basic actions necessary to protect and maintain our body.  These hormones will take quick action if our bodies are subjected to physical or emotional stress.  These hormones will also protect us in sickness.  They will tell the liver, muscles and fat to speed up the chemical breakdown of stored sugar, fat and protein.

To improve memory and keep our brains healthy we need to do the following:

• Eat Healthy – Fresh fruit and vegetables, avoiding sugar and grain carbohydrates.
• Exercise – Improves blood flow to brain and helps expand the brain’s memory centre.
• Sleep Well – Enhances your memories and naps can give a boost to your brain power.
• Exercise your Brain – Stimulate your brain by playing brain games or learning a new hobby or skill.
• Stop Multitasking – Your brain needs 8 seconds to comprehend a piece of information. Do not talk on the phone, run the bath and also fold the washing.  You are sure to flood the bathroom!!
• Don’t Stress – This can do irreparable damage to your brain.

Your life is nothing without the function of your brain – it is a wonderful and complex part of the human body so keep it healthy.