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5 dietary and lifestyle habits that can boost your brain function

Here, we tell you about ways to boost your brain function.

Written by Editorial Team | Published : June 14, 2019 7:15 PM IST

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Huntington's Disease

Huntington's disease: This inherited condition can cause the breakdown (degeneration) of certain nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Huntington’s usually affects people in the mid-30s. Signs and symptoms, include an intense decline in thinking and cognitive skills.

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Keep stress in check: Stress can increase levels of cortisol hormone in the body, that can further derail your brain functions. To supress your stress levels, you can practise yoga or eat mood boosting foods like bananas, lentils, spinach etc.

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Take enough sleep: Sleep helps nerve cells communicate with each other. It assists brain in retaining useful information and flushing out the not so important one. Also, sleep deprivation can lead to improper brain function and problems like stress and depression.