How do I keep healthy?

Stay Active: Incorporate physical activities and exercises that you enjoy into your daily routine or try new ones. Regular physical activity and an active lifestyle have been shown to promote brain health and cognitive function as you age. Read more here…

What can I do to ensure that I’m living a healthy lifestyle?

Stay Active: Incorporate physical activities and exercises that you enjoy into your daily routine or try new ones. Regular physical activity and an active lifestyle have been shown to promote brain health and cognitive function as you age.
Regular Check-Ups: Schedule regular check-ups with your doctor to check for conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. These conditions are associated with an increased risk of decline in cognitive function, particularly in middle age.
Quit Smoking: If you currently smoke, it’s important to quit. Smoking is associated with a thinner cortex, which is essential for cognitive function. While some reversal of the damage may be possible upon quitting, it’s best to stop as soon as possible.
Maintain a Healthy Weight: Maintain a healthy weight through a balanced diet and physical activity. Being overweight may be a risk factor for accelerated decline in cognitive function, as well as negative impact on physical health.
Eat a Balanced Diet: Adopt a diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, olive oil, beans, and cereals, and moderate in fish, dairy products, and wine, with limited intake of red meat and poultry. This Mediterranean-style diet has been linked to better brain health.
Prioritize Sleep: Aim for an average of seven to eight hours of sleep per day as this has been shown to promote brain and physical health in older age. Try to get the majority of your sleep at night, with only short daytime naps.
Take on New Challenges: Engage in new activities or hobbies that you haven’t tried before. New challenges can help improve cognitive function in later life and provides a new way to stimulate your mind. Joining a group activity may also provide added benefits of increased social interaction.

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Written on the 30th November 2022 by

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