“What lifestyle changes can I make to improve my brain health and reduce the risk of neurological diseases?”
I want to keep my brain healthy. What lifestyle changes can I make to improve my brain health and reduce the risk of neurological diseases?
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I just completed a training on the Brain Health Professional Certification Course from Amen University, and my takeaway from the course was that whatever you do well for your body, the most benefited organ will be your brain, and vice versa. Dr. Ameen identified 11 risk factors that affect brain health, most of which are preventable. I recommend you watch his podcast, YouTube videos, and read his book, Change Your Brain, Change Your Life. I can share some of the things that I learned. In that case, Hydration is the most important thing, that most of us ignored (remember more than 70% of our brain is water), exercise at least five days a week (increase Blood flow to our brain), avoid toxins, drugs, and alcohol; manage your weight (body weight and Braine size are inversely related), reduce stress), have at least seven hours of sleep, protect you head from injury, have supplements such as fish oil and Omega three if you know you are not included it on your diet, and get treatment if you are dealing with any mental illness such as depression and anxiety. I hope I shared what I learned and that it will benefit you. Thank you for your question!
Exercise, eat healthy, get 7 to 8 hours of sleep, stay away from drugs, alcohol( excessively ). Stay socially active and continue to challenge your brain with new learning. Good luck. Dr F. Sent from AOL on Android
To improve your brain health, you can make lifestyle changes such as eating a healthy diet, exercising, and getting enough sleep. You can also reduce your risk of neurological diseases by managing chronic health conditions and protecting your head.
Diet
Eat a balanced diet that includes lots of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats.
Limit red meat, processed foods, added sugars, and saturated fat.
Consider the Mediterranean diet, which is rich in nutrients that support brain health.
Exercise
Get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity each week.
Incorporate muscle-strengthening activities into your routine.
Sleep
Get enough restful sleep, ideally seven to nine hours per night.
Avoid screen time before bed.
Mental health
Manage stress and take care of your mental health.
Stay socially engaged and build your social networks.
Learn new things to keep your mind sharp.
Protect your head
Wear a helmet when participating in activities that could lead to head injuries.
Wear a seatbelt when driving.
Be careful on stairs and uneven ground.
Diet
Eat a balanced diet that includes lots of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats.
Limit red meat, processed foods, added sugars, and saturated fat.
Consider the Mediterranean diet, which is rich in nutrients that support brain health.
Exercise
Get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity each week.
Incorporate muscle-strengthening activities into your routine.
Sleep
Get enough restful sleep, ideally seven to nine hours per night.
Avoid screen time before bed.
Mental health
Manage stress and take care of your mental health.
Stay socially engaged and build your social networks.
Learn new things to keep your mind sharp.
Protect your head
Wear a helmet when participating in activities that could lead to head injuries.
Wear a seatbelt when driving.
Be careful on stairs and uneven ground.
We have to start with our circadian rhythm and then resetting that by getting to bed early when the sun is going down preferably about 9:30 no later 10:00 and getting up with the Sun and fasting getting at least a 16 h fasting window and eating in an 8 hour window correcting abstaining from eating inflammatory foods so we that cause gluten sensitivity sugar naturally fruit because of the fructose definitely doing an elimination program and for period of time possibly becoming carnivore