9 Everyday Habits to Boost your Brain Power
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 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. 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 some...