7 habits that destroy your brain:
1. Not exercising
Exercise improves memory by increasing brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF).
This helps you form new synapses and improves learning & memory.
Not exercising on a regular basis is a recipe for brain atrophy.
2. Not getting enough sleep
Without quality sleep you can't form or maintain pathways in your brain that let you learn & create new memories.
It'll also be harder to concentrate & respond quickly.
Deprive yourself of sleep long enough & it could lead to neurological disease.
3. Eating inflammatory foods
What you eat has a direct effect on your mind & mood.
A diet high in foods that are fried and/or processed can lead to chronic inflammation.
They can lead to memory loss, lack of mood control, confusion & depression as well as neurological disease.
4. Having a big belly
Higher amounts of belly fat increase inflammation, which leads to shrinkage of the brain.
High body fat has been associated with a decline in gray matter, which enables us to control movement, memory, and emotions.
5. Not learning new things
The brain is like a muscle. It grows & shrinks to the amount it's used.
Learning new skills stimulates neurons & forms new pathways that allow electrical impulses to travel faster.
If you don't learn things or skills you let the brain atrophy.
6. Watching po*n
Chronic po*n usage is correlated with changes in the brain.
Watching po*n hijacks the brain's reward system & overwhelms it with cheap hits of dopamine.
The result is the brain physically deteriorating in shape, size, and chemical balance.
7. Spending too much time indoors
Spending too much time indoors deprives you from getting sunlight exposure.
Without enough sunlight exposure, your circadian rhythms get affected & serotonin levels can dip,
Which can lead to seasonal affective disorder and depression.
How to build a healthy brain:
1) Exercise regularly
2) Get quality sleep
3) Eat nutrient dense foods
4) Keep a healthy BMI
5) Keep learning new things
6) Quit po*n
7) Get outside in nature
Use these habits to keep your brain
healthy and young.
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