6 Lifestyle Habits to Maintain Brain Health and Reduce Memory Decline

[Voice of Hope July 1, 2023](Editor: Li Wenhan) Once they enter middle age and old age, many people will feel that their memory has deteriorated, they tend to forget things, and even worry about dementia. Do you also have similar problems? A recent report published in the “British Medical Journal” (British Medical Journal) pointed out that there are 6 lifestyle habits that seem to be beneficial to take good care of the “brain” and maintain brain health.

Worried about dementia (photoAC)

“Liberty Times” quoted that the study was chaired by Professor Jianping Jia, director of the Department of Neurology at the Xuanwu Hospital affiliated to Capital Medical University on the other side. tracking.

First, each case needs to accept a questionnaire to understand their daily living habits, and then implement the Auditory Verbal Learning Test (RAVLT) to evaluate the current memory function. In addition, a blood test is also required to confirm whether there is a defect in the apolipoprotein “APOE4” gene (this gene has been proven to be the strongest risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, and 20.43% of people were finally found to have this gene) . Subsequent visits were randomly arranged every 2 years, and the same test was implemented.

The results found that “regular exercise” (at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise or 75 minutes of high-intensity exercise per week), “healthy diet” (regular intake of fruits and vegetables, fresh fish, dairy products, beans, nuts, and drinking tea, etc.) , “actively socialize” (engage in social activities at least 2 times a week, such as attending club gatherings or visiting relatives and friends), “never drink alcohol or occasionally drink a small amount of alcohol”, “never smoke or quit smoking” and “brain exercise” (weekly Engaging in at least 2 cognitive activities (such as reading books, newspapers, playing board games, or writing) and other 6 lifestyle habits have a significant correlation with slowing down memory decline. Among them, “healthy diet” has the greatest effect, followed by “brain exercise” and “Regular exercise”.

Regular exercise (Photo AC)

It is worth noting that the influence of the above-mentioned lifestyle habits on slowing down memory loss can also be seen in people with apolipoprotein “APOE4” gene defects. Risk groups can also get help to reduce the chance of disease.

In view of this, if you want to keep your mind sharp when you get old, it is best to know how to “seek good luck and avoid bad luck”. In addition to being more active physically and mentally, getting enough nutrition and interacting with people often, you should also stay away from smoking and alcohol. As long as you are willing to give and persevere , I believe the benefits will be felt.

Editor in charge: Li Zhi

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2023-07-01 08:20:34

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