How to protect your brain health daily

Often brain health is overlooked, especially compared to physical health, but it is no less important. Below are some tips to help protect your brain health.

A workout for your brain

Your brain, much like your body, needs to be kept active. Numerous studies show that brain training significantly improves cognitive ability which is helpful for memory, attention, perception and more. Have a go at giving your brain a workout with fun apps such as Peak, Lumosity and Elevate.

Healthy Living

There has been evidence to show that brain health is linked to heart and blood vessel health. Meaning that someone with a high risk of developing a cardiovascular disease also has a higher risk of developing dementia and other problems. Avoiding smoking, alcohol and unhealthy foods can all help improve your heart and blood vessel health.

Exercise is also a key component of keeping your brain healthy as they help protect memory and fuel cognitive abilities. Studies also suggest that exercise stimulates the release of chemicals that affect brain cell health, the growth of new blood vessels and the volume and survival of new brain cells.

Diet and Nutrition

What we eat and drink play an important part in keeping our brain healthy. Getting the right nutrients, getting enough energy from our food and drinking enough all contribute to a healthy brain.

Important food and nutrients include whole grains such as brown rice and granary bread. Food that is rich in essential fatty acids such as salmon, pumpkin seeds, and soya beans. And fruit and vegetables for their high content of vitamins.