KEEP YOUR BRAIN YOUNG 3 TIPS FOR GOOD BRAIN HEALTH FROM HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL As we age, our bodies change, including our mental functions. Cognitive decline is one of the biggest fears of aging, but it’s not inevitable. Though we’re still learning new things about how our brains work, there’s a lot of scientific research that shows how to keep your brain young. If you want to keep your mind sharp throughout your lifetime, then follow this advice from Harvard Medical School.
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Now more than ever, it’s important for chiropractors to offer their patients treatment in a clean, sterile, odorless environment. You’re probably already doing the best you can to provide that with disinfectant, regular surface wipedowns, and protective gear like gloves and masks. However, you can take another step: investing in an air purifier.
1. GET A GOODWORKOUT.
Exercising regularly helps all the muscles and organs in your body, even your brain! A good workout can lower your blood pressure and improve your cholesterol levels, which help your brain and your heart. Harvard Health Publishing, a website of Harvard Medical School, also notes that “animals who exercise regularly increase the number of tiny blood vessels that bring oxygen-rich blood to the region of the brain that is responsible for thought.”
2. PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR MENTAL HEALTH.
You might remember the old Alpine air purifiers that were all the rage in the 1990s. They were some of the first purifiers to generate negative ions, which clean up the air and leave it smelling fresh as the breeze after a thunderstorm. Those purifiers were the first generation — nowwe’re on the fifth! In this latest generation, the My Triad Aer purifier is our favorite product on the market. It uses a process called photocatalytic oxidation to remove bacteria, viruses, and organic pollutants like pollen, dust mites, and pet dander from the air and nearby surfaces. The Triad comes in a full-size version to purify an entire 3,000-square-foot office
Poor mental health can lead to impaired cognitive function. Chronic anxiety, depression, and exhaustion tend to cause low scores on cognitive function tests. But test scores aren't necessarily a sign of future cognitive decline, and Harvard Health Publishing urges readers to maintain good mental health and get restful sleep, as they are “certainly important goals” for improving cognitive function and overall well-being.
3. STAY CONNECTED.
It’s not enough to focus on yourself. In order to maintain your long-term cognitive health, you should also focus on your connections with other people. According to Harvard Health Publishing, “Strong social ties have been associated with a lower risk of dementia, as well as lower blood pressure and longer life expectancy.” Make new friends, stay in touch with family members, and maintain positive relationships in your life.
They say an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This is certainly true when it comes to your brain health. Do what you can today to protect your mental functions tomorrow.
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