7 instantly actionable tools that will improve your brain health

First thing’s first, here’s something to think about: earlier this year, it was announced that one million people in the UK will be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease by 2025. In fact, the number of people already living with the condition is greater than the population of Liverpool, costing the country about £26bn a year. (Related: 11 ways to improve brain health) Those statistics needn’t weigh heavily on your mind, however. Because while some amount of cognitive decline is an inescapable truth of the ageing process, it is in no way the vertiginous slope it once was. The latest research proves that, with the right application, a few innovative and seemingly inconsequential lifestyle hacks can have a vital, beneficial effect on your cerebral functions. And you won’t have to meditate or practise a single moment of mindfulness. (Related: How to refresh your brain in under 30 minutes) So, in collaboration with Debbie Hampton, author and founder of thebestbrainpossible.com , we present the most instantly actionable tools that will have a lasting impact on your brain health, protecting your neurological powers and boosting intellect, durability and memory. Have we got your attention? Then let’s begin. 1. Have Some Food For Thought The brain represents just 2% of your bodyweight but burns through 20% of its energy. If the stomach is your second brain, your first is just as hungry. Using a fifth of your total calorie intake per day, it is made up of 60% fat, and to function properly you need to maintain that magic ratio. So it follows that what you put in your mouth makes a difference to what happens in your head. This isn’t quite a free pass to load up on Styrofoam boxes of saturated fats, however. New research published in the journal Physiology & Behavior […]

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