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How To Boost Your Brain Health As You Age
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Lifestyle and the Brain
This brings us to lifestyle choices. It is important to get enough exercise and sleep. When we sleep, the brain actually “cleans” out the waste material which has accumulated during the day as a result of neural activity. When you’re not sleeping enough, this accumulates and takes a toll on cognitive ability, and in the long term, increases your risk of developing dementia. Again, genetics is a factor here, but lifestyle absolutely is as well.
With regard to exercise, everyone knows that it is good for your body, but researchers have now confirmed that getting regular, vigorous physical activity can lower your chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease by 50 percent. Hop on that treadmill! In the meantime, it will also boost your day-to-day cognitive performance.
It’s also important to get enough sun. Exposure to sunlight is the best natural source of vitamin D, and a study published in a 2014 issue of Neurology found that vitamin D deficiency is directly linked to a much higher chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease in elderly patients. Due to the amount of time modern people spend indoors, vitamin D deficiency is unfortunately very common.
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Finally, it is important to maintain a strong social network. Studies have shown that people with healthy, meaningful relationships and friendships live longer and happier lives, and have a significantly lower chance of developing neurodegenerative conditions as they age. No man is an island. Make the choice to reach out and connect with people.
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Feb 20, 2017 at 7:25 am
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