Posted on June 24, 2008 in Lastest News
You may think that it is imperative for an ageing body to lose its mind, memory, the willingness to learn, grow, grasp or engage in adventures. So as perceived, an ageing mind loses what can be called “neuroplasticity” which is the ability of the nerves cells and tissues to be active, adaptive and flexible. Contrary to what most people think, experts believe that the brain can keep ticking even at 50 and beyond.
Studies show that sufficient intake of water, diet, exercise and enough sleep are all very intrinsic to a ticking brain in one’s older years. Expert’s state that now at old age, people can say what they want and do what they want to do without any hurdles of poor memory, inability to respond or confusion by keeping to healthy diet and fitness routines.
How to Keep Your Brain Ticking Even at 50 and Beyond?
Listed below are some ways that can help you gain a flexible and adaptive mind and body even at 50 or beyond:
- Don’t believe in just sitting down and playing games like chess, crossword puzzles, etc. Learn to share, talk or even to live the experience of these games.
- Engage in a lot of reading and discussion. This will help put your thoughts into action and reading as a passion can turn out to be more meaningful and useful.
- Limit or prevent watching television because experts are of the opinion that television limits your brain to think, to be creative and to function independently. Infact, television just doesn’t allow you to be on your own and keeps dictating things they are and how they should be.
- Fire your brain cells by guessing what could be the end of an interesting novel. Write a review on the book, join online discussion groups or simply discuss with friends, folks and family.
- Experts are of the opinion that writing can stimulate the brain cells even more than reading in older years. So pen down your memoirs, experiences, events and/or stories in a book for people to read in the future.
- Balancing your diet is the next big step towards helping your mind stay young, fit and ticking. Avoid processed food and bulk up on raw fruits and vegetables.
- Never lose out on your sleep. Experts opine that less sleep could lead to problems thinking, memory lapse, conceiving new ideas, planning, expressions, stable emotions, tackling unfamiliar situations and developing better immunity levels.
- Drink plenty of water to keep your system flushed off toxins and/or harmful bacteria and infections. Experts opine that water acts like fuel to your gray matter.
- Nurture healthy and caring relationships with your family, friends and well-wishers.
- Experts also opine that “unexpressed resentments” kill brain cells profoundly. So never keep anything to yourself. Express your joys and sorrows with others.
- Regular and moderate exercise is essential for a healthy ticking mind and body.
Experts believe that the key to keeping your brain ticking even at 50 or beyond is to make everything you do and say more meaningful than ever before. Then there is no reason that wisdom could turn its back on you.
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