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Easy Ways to Keep Your Brain Sharp1. Relax your brain The brain remembers better when it’s relaxed, say researchers at the California Institute of Technology, so take a few minutes each day to breathe deeply or meditate. The positive of meditation is you have focused concentration and relaxation taking place at the same time. Researchers believe those things are good because they're developing new connections for your brain cells. 2. Focus on the Future People who regularly made plans and looked forward to upcoming events had a 50 percent reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a recent study. Something as simple as setting a goal to have a weekly coffee date with a friend (and keeping it) will do. There's evidence that people who have a purpose in life or who are working on long-or short-term goals appear to do better. In other words, keep your brain looking forward. 3. Go for a Walk Mildly elevated glucose levels can harm the area of the brain that helps you form memories, say Columbia University researchers. Experts agree that physical activity can help get blood glucose down to normal levels. In fact, the strongest evidence is regarding the effect of physical activity on the brain. When you exercise, you release chemicals that are good for your brain. It's like a mini fountain of youth in your brain, and the only way you can get it is exercise. In other words, when you take care of your heart, you take care of your brain. 4. Snack on Berries Blueberries have compounds called anthocyanins that help communication between brain cells and appear to improve memory. In general, the darker the fruit or vegetable, the better. It's a healthy, well-rounded diet, especially one that mimics a Mediterranean diet, and that's fish, lots of fruits and vegetables, and red wine, everyone likes the red wine part. 5. Learn Something New A UC Irvine study found that mental stimulation limits the debilitating effects of aging on memory and the mind. But the best thing for your brain is when you combine learning something new with physical activity. |
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