A team of neuroscientists reviewed 17,000 medical studies on keeping the brain healthy as we age. This speaker at a Ted talk (works for a game company) reviewed what they found.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tcEgqTWbxQ
1. Physical exercise: especially brisk walking 30 minutes a day, 5 times per week, vigorous aerobic exercise pushes out waste. https://www.brainhq.com/brain-resources/everyday-brain-fitness/physical-exercise
2. Brain exercise : brain fitness games / New language /ball room dancing/ music lessons / chess / bridge ; good if it’s fun, but you don’t have to be good—grows new neuro connections.
3. Eliminate toxic substances : Cigarettes / Alcohol / Toxic substance in household products like shampoo, soap; Cosmetics database dot com will reveal toxicity.
4. Socialize: 5 social ties are good for the brain / isolation is bad for you / volunteer /
5. Have a purpose: pick a cause and it’s good for society https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22566582
6. Relaxation : Spa / Meditation / read a book / walking in nature
7. Manage stress: stress causes brain shrinkage
8. Pick a good doctor: prevention oriented
9. Protect head from injury ; people who text while driving have 23x the accident rate; equivalent to 4 drinks https://www.edgarsnyder.com/car-accident/cause-of-accident/cell-phone/cell-phone-statistics.html
9. Recommends Mediterranean Diet : lots of colors; Fish / Almond, nuts / Vegetables / Fruits
10. Positive outlook: way of thinking and responding matters. Nun study, http://hapacus.com/blog/nuns-prove-happiness-leads-to-longer-lives/ most positive lived longer, had neurological signs of Alzheimer’s in brain, but not the disease.
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