| Many people consider age as one of the reasons why | | | | such as brisk walking, taking a bicycle ride, or just plain |
| the brain fails to do what it usually does. When there | | | | jogging. You cannot imagine the wonders that these |
| are things that you do not remember or when there | | | | exercises can do for you! |
| are instances when it takes time before you can | | | | You should also allow yourself to indulge in new |
| process the information, you blame it on aging. But | | | | activities and challenges that will help your brain grow |
| research has now shown that mental awareness | | | | more dendrites. Do not allow yourself to grow stale by |
| does not necessarily stop or slow down because of | | | | doing the same things; sticking to old habits may hinder |
| aging. There are ways by which mental alertness can | | | | your brain from doing its functions. |
| be enhanced. | | | | Avoid being stressed. Try to look at things more |
| One of the ways by which this can be made is to | | | | positively and use the occurrences to your advantage. |
| ensure that at least you get eight (8) hours of sleep | | | | When you are under pressure, research has shown |
| regularly. You must set your body clock at a rhythm | | | | that the growth of brain cells stops. |
| so that this can be achieved. From the researches | | | | Putting fish in your daily diet is also advisable because |
| done, it has been shown that mental growth happens | | | | of the omega-3 fatty acids found in them. Omega-3 |
| during the sixth to the eighth hour of sleep. Therefore, | | | | fatty acids are very important being a component of |
| you must make sure that you get enough sleep. | | | | neurotransmitters. You can also find this among green |
| Another way is ensuring efficient blood flow to the | | | | leafy vegetables, avocados, olive oil, and walnuts. |
| brain. This can be done by doing proper exercises | | | | |