Nine everyday habits to boost your brain power

Photo Credit: Pixabay We all want to defy the aging process, whether it is combating wrinkles or keeping fit and trim, but what can you do to keep your brain health in peak condition as you age? Nutritionist Sarah Flower from TIANA Fairtrade Organics outlines small, manageable lifestyle and dietary changes you can make today to improve your memory and cognitive health: 1. Take some ‘me’ time – Our lives are so hectic. We are juggling multiple tasks as well as the constant draw of social media and phones. Dr Chatterjee, author of 4 Pillars of Health and The Stress Solution, has made it his mission to encourage people to make time for ourselves. Taking 5-20 minutes out per day doesn’t sound very much but it can have huge health benefits, including improving brain health, combating depression and anxiety, reducing stress, increasing your sense of wellbeing, helping you concentrate and cope better with workload and pressure. 2. Get a good night’s sleep – When we were young, we could burn the candle at both ends and still be bright and perky the following day. As we age, we begin to realise that sleep is not only essential for general wellbeing, but is also something we actively crave. Sleep is crucial for good health. It is a time when our body resets, rebalances and repairs. It balances hormones such as the stress hormone cortisol. It regulates our blood sugars making us less likely to crave food and overeat. We also know that long-term sleep deprivation can cause irreparable damage to brain cells, not to mention low mood, so it is important to ensure you get at least eight hours of sleep to ensure you experience a full sleep cycle. 3. Train your brain and body – I use TIANA Advanced […]

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