Experts have provided 3 tips to prevent brain aging

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Our body ages continuously. It's not a secret for anyone, but if we throw all our efforts into antiaging skin care and wrinkle removal, then we think much less about those parts of the body that are hidden from view. The brain ages almost as fast as other organs: deterioration of memory and slowing down of cognitive processes can be observed as early as 30 years of age, and then these processes will only become more serious. And there's good news: brain dreaming can be easily put on hold if you follow some basic rules. Below, the editors of the Baazar publication talked about three daily habits that will help keep the brain healthy and young.

Try to get enough sleep

The most banal advice that can be given to a person with any problem is to adjust the sleep pattern. However, when it comes to keeping your brain healthy, you can hardly think of anything more important that has a beneficial effect on memory. In addition, during sleep, the glial-lymphatic system is cleaned in our body. The brain gets rid of toxins (especially those associated with the rapid development of Alzheimer's disease) by greatly expanding the space between brain cells. In short, the better your sleep pattern, the longer your brain will last, and that's a rule that can't be changed.

Never stop learning

Another trite tip, but there is no better activity for our brain than studying. In the process of recognizing information and skills, new neural connections are formed in the brain, which is also important for maintaining a good memory. It is precisely because of the lack of new information in elderly people, many of whom are sure that they have already learned everything in this life, that the brain often “gives up” very quickly. You can learn anything: from Chinese to playing tennis. The main thing is that new information is received and processed continuously. Developing creative skills will also help improve your memory. Think about what you have wanted for a long time. Master the technique of graphic drawing? Learn to work at the potter's wheel? Or maybe dance tango? Any activities that include receiving and processing new information will do.

Take dietary supplements

It is quite difficult for the brain to work under the conditions of the modern rhythm of life. According to statistics, more than 25% (which is one in four) of working adults around the world at least once resorted to dietary supplements to improve brain function. Due to such high demand, many brain supplements have appeared on the market, all of which promise an almost immediate and tangible effect. If you believe the latest study by Harvard scientists, only five supplements will really help you in this matter – the three B vitamins – B6, B9 and B12, vitamin E and omega-3 fatty acids. These substances stimulate the construction of membranes in brain cells, and also prevent inflammatory reactions and reduce oxidative stress. According to statistics, a deficiency of these substances is associated with a higher risk of a sharp decline in cognitive abilities with age.