1. Stick to a schedule and avoid long naps
2. Don't be a night owl (but your ideal bedtime may be later when you are young)
3. Wake up to early morning light
4. Get moving during the day
5. Watch what you eat or drink - no caffeine after lunch and don't eat or drink for 3 ho...

1. The brain remains a complete mystery
2. Older people are doomed to forget things
3. Dementia is an inevitable consequence of old age
4. Older people can't learn new things
5. You must master one language before learning another
6. A person who has memory training nev...

• Exercise prevents other diseases than ultimately affect your brain
• Keeping your body in top shape is highly beneficial to any mental activity
• Always find the time to exercise, don't treat it as something that can be skipped if your schedule gets crowded
• At least 150 m...

• The Internet can bring people closer and be beneficial, particularly in these trying times
• Consider adopting a pet if you're feeling lonely
• Don't underestimate the power of touch

• Slash the sugar. Go for natural forms of sugar, not processed;
• Hydrate smartly. If you are thirsty, it's already late;
• Add more Omega-3 fatty acids from dietary sources (seafood, nuts, seeds, beef, lamb, venison), but not supplements! Their effects are not scientifically prov...

While sleep is the most important rest mechanism, there are other alternatives you can try during the day:

• Meditation
• Community volunteering
• Express gratitude
• Forgive
• Look for things that make you laugh
• Breaks from email and social media
• ...

• What you eat has an effect on brain health
• Mediterranean-style diets contain the right nutrients
• Consume vegetables/fruit with thicker skins to avoid pesticides
• Grass-fed animals are healthier
• Use spices, but read the labels!
• Gluten is not proven to af...

There are 5 actions you should follow when it comes to taking care of your brain:

1. Move - have an active life, exercise
2. Discover - learn new things often
3. Relax - take breaks and give your brain time to rest
4. Nourish - as the saying goes, "Mens sana in corpore sano...

Your brain is arguably your most important asset and what keeps you going every day. To be our best selves, we need to have it function at its full potential.

People tend to disregard brain health and often think that diseases affecting it such as dementia come naturally with old age. Howev...

• Sleep is when the body rejuvenates and memories are better cemented
• Make sure you don't have sleep apnea. It causes tissues in the back of the throat to collapse, blocking the airway and preventing deep sleep, the most important phase
• Sleep pills don't offer the same benefits...