With age, everyone's brain undergoes changes and mental functions also change.
With aging, the brain begins to degenerate and this can result in diseases like Alzheimer's and dementia in old age.
According to research reports, brain function slows down with aging while some brain areas shrink.
But some habits accelerate mental aging, increasing the risk of dementia.
Surprisingly, these habits are very common and most people consider them harmless.
Avoiding social interaction
As people age, social interaction tends to decrease, but social interaction is critical to improving mental health.
One study found that visiting friends or relatives reduced the risk of dementia by 47%.
Connecting with people reduces stress while reducing feelings of loneliness, both of which slow the rate of brain aging.
In fact, meeting new people also improves brain cell function while mood also improves, which also improves mental health.
Avoiding being part of new activities
If you live your life in the same routine, it results in a very rapid increase in mental age.
It is important to keep the mind busy but at the same time one should also take care to make new activities as well as old ones a part of one's life.
Participating in new activities improves brain cell function and helps keep the brain young.
Don't underestimate stress
Stress is a part of everyday life and our body repairs itself after a stressful situation or event.
But when stress becomes chronic, it results in rapid aging of the brain.
Taking deep breaths, studying, or doing your favorite hobbies can help you manage stress.
Eating a poor diet
Consuming too much fat and sugar in the diet is harmful for brain function.
Fast or junk food is very high in fat and sugar and consumption of fast food has become very common in the present era.
High consumption of ultra-processed foods increases the risk of various brain diseases such as dementia.
In contrast, certain foods like fruits, vegetables, pulses, fish and olive oil are best for the brain.
Drinking a cup of tea or coffee daily also benefits the brain.
Don't worry about sleep
When you suffer from sleep deprivation, it becomes very difficult for the brain to perform normal functions.
Suffering from sleep deprivation makes it very difficult to concentrate while also having negative effects on memory.
So 7 to 9 hours of sleep per day is essential for good mental health. Abstain from physical activity
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Spending too much time sitting causes changes in the part of the brain thought to be crucial for memory.
Research reports have shown that spending too much time sitting causes the brain's medial temporal lobe, which helps with memory, to become thinner.
So the simple solution is to try to move the body as much as possible.