Swedish scientists have listed seven ways to slow the aging of the brain, writes the edition of SVENSKA DAGBLADET.
According to experts, influence lifestyle affects this process, and minor changes in everyday mode will help improve brain health.
As a professor of health psychology in Gothenburg University of Magnus Lindvale, with age, the behavior increasingly affects the brain. “Usually talk about three types of stimulation useful for the brain: physical stimulation, cognitive stimulation and social stimulation,” said specialist.
In order to slow down the aging process, first of all you need to move more. There is a large number of evidence that a sedentary lifestyle enhances and multiplies inflammatory processes in the body, and also increases the risk of dementia.
In addition, a good healthy dream is needed to extend the brain life. Also on the work of nervous cells and the brain ability to create new cells affects the diet. The right set of food should include many vegetables, berries, fruits, legumes, nuts, citrus, olive oil and fish, and it is necessary to try not to gain extra weight.
Scientists add that it is important to take care of a good intestinal microflora. So, 90 percent of SEROTONIN hormone, which is very important for mental health, is made in this body and only 10 percent – in the brain. It is necessary to use more fiber and eat more diverse.
On brain health positive effects good psychological well-being. We are talking about relationships with loved ones, human activity, the presence of the meaning and mission of life. It is also necessary to always learn something new, since activity that requires concentration and development for a good result, stimulates the formation of new brain cells.
Earlier, a group of scientists from the National Institute of Cancer and Institute of Aging (USA) revealed that the daily achievement of the number of steps improves health and extends life. It turned out that those who passed eight thousand steps per day, the risk of death from all reasons fell by 51 percent, and those who overcame 12 thousand steps per day, 65 percent.