These Everyday Habits Are Melting Your Brain Cells!

The brain is a miraculous organ with a capacity beyond our imagination. Although the brain is quite powerful, it is very vulnerable. Here are the bad habits we need to avoid to maintain brain clarity.

Lonely for Too Long

Every person has connections with the community. People who have only a few close friends feel happier and more productive, and they are also less likely to develop dementia disease.

If you feel lonely, call your friends, participate in new activities with lots of people like dancing, playing tennis, badminton. As students, joining clubs or study groups can be a great way to connect with others and keep your brain healthy!

Junk Food

For people who maintain a regular diet of burgers, fries, and soft drinks, the parts of the brain involved in learning, memory, and mental health are less than people with a healthy diet.

On the contrary, berries, whole grains, nuts, and green leafy vegetables have the effect of preserving brain function and slowing intellectual decline. Next time you're cramming for exams, try snacking on some blueberries or almonds instead of chips!

Use Headphones at High Volume

Using headphones at maximum volume can permanently damage your hearing. In addition to hearing loss, the condition has also been linked to brain problems and loss of brain tissue. This may be because your brain has to work too hard to understand what is being said around, and it cannot store what you have heard into memory.

So, turn the volume down, no louder than 60% of the device's maximum volume and try not to listen for long periods of time. Your future self will thank you when you can still enjoy music without saying "What?" all the time.

Sedentary Lifestyle

You don't have to be a gym rat. Just walking for half an hour a day will bring good health effects.

Exercise affects the brain in different ways. It increases your heart rate, bringing more oxygen to your brain. Active movement supports the release of hormones providing an excellent environment for the growth of brain cells.

Exercise also promotes brain plasticity by stimulating the growth of new connections between cells in many important cortical regions of the brain. So maybe take a walk break between study sessions - it's good for your brain and might help you retain information better!

Lack of Sleep

We all know that lack of sleep is not good for our health but we still do it and think that sometimes it will be okay, but the consequences of sleep deprivation are huge.

Sleep deprivation is thought to be a cause of dementia including Alzheimer's disease. It is best to create a regular bedtime routine. If you have trouble sleeping, or other sleep problems, avoid caffeinated beverages, and electronic devices at night and do soothing activities before bedtime.

Sleep to sleep better. I know it's tempting to pull all-nighters before exams, but trust me, getting proper sleep will help you perform better than any last-minute cramming session!

6. Eat More Than Necessary

If the body consumes too much of even the right foods, the brain may have trouble building strong networks of connections that help you think and remember. Overeating over a long period of time increases the risk of being overweight which in turn increases the risk of dangerous diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure, all of which are linked to brain problems and diseases.

A recent study suggests that high calorie intake over time may actually increase the odds of developing dementia or mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in seniors. So, those unlimited meal plans at the cafeteria? Maybe don't go for that fourth plate of fries.

7. Staying in the Dark for Too Long

When you are not exposed to natural light long enough, the risk of depression also increases and causes the brain to slow down. Sunlight and darkness trigger the release of hormones in your brain. Exposure to sunlight is thought to increase the release of a hormone called serotonin in the brain.

At night, darkness triggers the brain to make another hormone called melatonin. Reduced sun exposure, which causes a decrease in serotonin levels, can lead to major seasonal depression.

I know it's easy to stay cooped up in your room or the library all day, but try to get outside for a bit. Studying by a window or taking a quick walk between work can make a big difference!

Remember, taking care of your brain is just as important as studying for that next test. Which of these habits are you going to work on? Share in the comments and let's keep each other accountable for better brain health!

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