7 ways to keep your brain young:
1. Learn a new language
Learning a new language boosts grey matter in your brain, which helps control movement, memory & emotions.
It also boosts white matter, which assists brain connectivity & communication between different brain regions.
Time to dust off your Duo Lingo.
2. Cardiovascular exercise
Moderate to intense cardio exercise can improve your learning & memory.
It also promotes blood flow & cell growth in the brain, which can help decision making as well as prevent depression.
Aim for 2-3x a week of moderate to intense cardio.
3. Solving a puzzle
Puzzles can improve cognition & visual-spatial reasoning.
They improve mental speed, reinforce connections between brain cells & can improve short term memory.
There's a reason you see old people doing crosswords.
4. Eat nutrient dense foods
The foods you eat affect your mood, energy & ability to think.
Nutrients such as such as vitamin B12, folate & zinc improve mood, energy, prevent cognitive decline as well as mental health issues.
If you want a better brain start with your diet.