Tips for maintaining and improving health of the brain
While there are still
mysteries surrounding the fundamental treatment of memory, research has
revealed the activities that can improve memory and promote overall brain
health. John H. Byrne, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of
Neurobiology and Anatomy at the University of Texas Science the Faculty of
Medicine of Houston (UTHealth), studies the mechanisms of neuronal and
molecular, which are at the basis of learning and memory. Here are three tips
that provides for the maintenance and improvement of the health of the brain.
1) Exercise
"Everyone knows
that exercise is good for the heart, but what you may not know is that exercise
also seems to be good for the brain," he said Byrne, June and Virgil
Waggoner Chair. "There is much recent evidence that shows that the exercise
itself promotes neurogenesis - the generation of new nerve cells in the brain.
It had long been believed that once you lose nerve cells, had gone for good,
and the brain cannot regenerate them, but exercise seems to inspire the brain's
ability to generate nerve cells."
2) Diet
"There are
certain" brain foods "that you seem to have an advantage on the
brain," Byrne said. "New research indicates that Omega-3 fatty acids,
like those found in salmon and other fish, can develop the gray matter of the
brain. Food and drinks that are rich in antioxidants may also help keep the
brain sharp. For brain food, consider a glass of red wine, some salmon,
blueberries, a little bit of chocolate or a cup of green tea. The Food, indeed,
can play a role in the health of the brain, but remember, everything in
moderation. Research indicates that those who are obese have a higher incidence
of Alzheimer's disease and other diseases that affect the brain. Staying slim
appears to promote the health of the brain, so the exercise, watch your
calories and eat the right kinds of foods."
3) Brain Activity
"Have you heard
the saying," Use it or lose it. "True," Byrne said. Those who
are active intellectual have a lower incidence of Alzheimer's. You have to
exercise your brain cells just as you exercise your muscles, so you read a book
or do a crossword puzzle. Those types of activities can protect your brain.
There is also evidence that social activities help promote healthy brain. Interacting
with other stimulates the brain."