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Keep your brain active even at the age of 80, here’s how

Keep cognitive decline at bay by practicing few techniques early in life. Read on to know how you can keep your brain healthy till you live.

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Written By: Editorial Team | Published : October 7, 2019, 2:18 PM

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Keep Your Brain Active Even At The Age Of 80, Here’s How

Your brain is always ready to learn, you need to keep in in practice. According to a new study published in the journal of Cell: stem cell, formation of neurons never stop, irrespective of the age. Neuron is a nerve cell that helps in transmitting information throughout the body. Even at the age of 90, your brain can create new neurons and learn new tricks. After the age of 50, our brain starts to slow down which reduces its functioning. In order to avoid the situation of slower cognitive power at the later stage of life, it is important to engage in behavior that is good for your brain. It would make your brain more resilient to ageing and disease. Start engaging in these activities as soon as possible. Here are all the activities that you should practice to avoid brain degeneration at 90.

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Keep Moving

According to a research published in JAMA open network, the person who walks for 10,000 steps daily during the midlife period has 2.2 years younger brain than the brain of the one who doesn’t walk or exercise. According to a 2018 study published in the National Institute of Health, USA, exercise reduces the risk of depression in senior people thus, promoting better mental health. By walking, the person is stimulating the release of chemicals that help in growth of brain cells and blood vessels which reduce stress and improve sleep. Also Read - Can hydrotherapy help lower blood pressure? Expert explains the benefits of warm water therapy

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Eat Green

Vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, cabbage and kale are rich in glutathione (antioxidant), which has been linked with stimulating liver cleaning enzymes.

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Play Sudoku

According to the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, playing games like sudoko and crossword, improves a person’s problem solving skills and makes the brain significantly sharper. Engaging in puzzles makes the brain 10 years younger as compared those who don’t indulge in such mind-tickling riddles. Also Read - Heart failure warning signs: 5 early symptoms you should never ignore

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Hypertension And Mental Health

Mental health is most important for good physical health because many diseases are psychosomatic. A few examples by Dr Gaurangi Shah, MD (Medicine), PGCVR (UK), Consultant - General Medicine, P.D. Hinduja Hospital & MRC, Mahim, are:

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