Here are the 6 Pillars of Brain Health according to The Cleveland Clinic:
1. Physical Exercise - Exercise improves blood flow and memory; it stimulates chemical changes in the brain that enhance learning, mood and thinking.
2. Food and Nutrition - Food rich in antioxidants can help
fend off the harmful effects of oxidation in your brain.
3. Medical Health - Hypertension, diabetes, obesity, depression, head trauma, higher cholesterol, and smoking increase the risk of dementia.
4. Sleep and Relaxation - Sleep energizes you, improves your mood and your immune system, and may reduce build-up in the brain of an abnormal protein called beta-amyloid plaque, which is associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
5. Mental Fitness - Mental exercises may improve your brain's functioning and promote new brain cell growth, decreasing your likelihood of developing dementia.
6. Social Interaction - A rich social network provides
sources of support, reduces stress, combats depression and enhances intellectual
stimulation.
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