Activities to Prevent Dementia and Keep your Brain Active on World Brain Day

World Brain Day: Keep Your Brain Healthy Daily

Remember that on this World Brain Day your brain needs exercise to stay flexible and active as you age just like your body does. A little more attention can go a long way in preserving cognitive wellness in the face of an increase in dementia cases linked to stress and unhealthy lifestyle choices. 

The brain shrinks in size as we age and if we don’t work to keep it active we can experience a variety of brain-related problems from dementia to memory loss. Even in old age when the body becomes weak a healthy mental state can help one maintain their independence. 

Physical activity is one way to maintain brain activity and increase blood flow to the vital organ. Exercises like yoga walking and cycling are suggested for brain health. Additionally one ought to look for fresh approaches to brain-challenging activities. Your brain can also stay active by slightly altering your routine, solving puzzles, solving crosswords using your non-dominant hand, learning new words and skills, interacting with others and reading. 

As we age, maintaining cognitive function is essential to leading a fulfilling and self-sufficient life. Dementia, a group of cognitive diseases marked by memory loss and diminished logical reasoning poses a serious risk to the aging population. By taking proactive steps to keep our brains active and engaged we may be able to reduce the risk of dementia. Participating in cognitive exercises and activities on a regular basis can help maintain brain function and potentially reduce the risk of dementia. 

How can Exercise Help to Strengthen the Brain?

Exercise can increase the size of specific brain regions linked to memory and thought processes in addition to lowering the risk of developing chronic illnesses. Exercise that addresses inflammation and insulin resistance can also aid in controlling the condition of brain cells.

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Exercise to Support Brain Health

Swimming, cycling, jogging and dancing are examples of aerobic exercises that improve mental health and cognitive function by reducing anxiety and depression. Other benefits of exercise include increased energy stamina and sleep quality. Additionally they aid in weight loss and fatigue alleviation both of which enhance cognitive function. By indirectly lowering blood pressure, cholesterol and the risk of metabolic syndrome they also indirectly improve brain function. By altering serotonin stress hormones and endorphin levels physical activity also enhances mood focus and alertness. They also aid in enhancing self-esteem and sleep. 

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Brain Exercises

a series of activities that can help you maintain optimal brain function well into your mid- to late-sixties and beyond. 

• Exercise: Physical Activity- Regular physical activity has been linked to improved cognitive performance. Yoga, swimming and walking are examples of exercises that increase blood flow to the brain and can support brain health.
• Brain Exercises- There are specific brain exercises and applications to test various cognitive skills such as memory attention and reasoning. These exercises could be enjoyable ways to stay mentally focused. 
• Games of the Mind and Puzzles- Play chess Sudoku crosswords brain-training games and other games that require strategic thinking and problem-solving. These games will test and push your intellectual limits.
• Exercises for Visualization- Exercises that ask you to picture particular objects or scenarios may improve mental imagery and memory recall. By stimulating the brain this technique enhances cognitive abilities.
• Acquiring New Knowledge- Take up a new activity or hobby or learn a new skill. It could be taking art classes, picking up a new language or picking up an instrument. Novel learning experiences have the power to create new neural connections in the brain. 
• Social Contact- To stay socially involved, spend time with friends, family and participate in group activities. The maintenance of mental and emotional well-being can be aided by social interaction. 

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