5 life hacks that protect the brain from age-related changes
Age changes are not always associated with genetics. Often they are the result of lifestyle.
"You might think that Alzheimer's disease is in the genes, but this is not true; less than one in a hundred diagnoses of Alzheimer's disease are associated with genes," says neurologist Alexandra Alekhina. In her opinion, age-related changes in the brain begin due to destructive habits. But this process can be prevented:
Less sugar
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Cut down on sweets, sugar, and fast carbohydrates (wheat bread, pasta, rice). Such food significantly increases blood sugar levels, which is extremely unhealthy for people under 35 years old - carbohydrate foods increase their risk of further changes in brain function by 15%.
Fish oil in the diet
British scientists show that those who took supplements with fish oil, the risk of senile dementia was reduced by 7%.
B vitamins
They activate brain activity. Vitamins B "live" in the liver, tuna, salmon, cereals, milk.
Healthy sleep
It is important to get enough sleep so that the brain is "rested". Five hours of sleep is not enough, and sleep over 9 hours is excessive. The ideal length of a night's rest is 8 hours.
Vitamins "from the garden"
This refers to all kinds of fruits and vegetables, both seasonal and year-round. Plant foods supply the brain with substances that improve blood circulation.