Here's How:
- Do Crosswords, Sudoku and Puzzles
There has been much in the news about the benefits of crossword puzzles, suduku and other mental games. Research has shown the remaining engaged in cognitive activities will help to prevent memory loss. The problem with these activities are that they are both sedentary and solitary. So while crossword puzzles may help somewhat to protect your mental functioning, exercising with a friend will give you much more benefit for your effort.
- Cultivate Relationships
Relationships help you to stay engaged with the world. Relationships are complex to maintain and challenge your mental functioning on many levels. Engage with people throughout your life and your brain will thank you for it.
- Live with Meaning and Purpose
Interviews with healthy, long-lived people usually reveal an individual with particular drive and enthusiasm. Find a passion, become involved, and really devote yourself to a cause. You will meet people, remain active and have something for your brain to 'chew' on all day long.
- Exercise
Exercise not only keeps your body fit and your heart healthy, it improves mental functioning. Walking two hours a week can have benefits. More exercise brings even more benefits. Exercise enhances memory and improves thinking. In short, exercising your body makes your brain work better.
- Pay Attention to Your Diet
Diet can be very important to limiting brain aging. Antioxidants help to prevent damage to cells in the body. Antioxidants are found in vegetables, grains, fish, and some beans. Wine and dark chocolate also contain high levels of antioxidants. Antioxidants work against free radicals, which play a role in the aging of the body. Vitamins C and E, as well as magnesium and zinc, are all antioxidants. Try a diet high in a wide variety of vegetables, as well as wine and chocolate in moderation.
