5 Ways to Keep Your Brain Sharp

July 16, 2012      |      Posted on Posted in Total Well-Being
5 Ways to Keep Your Brain Sharp

Want to slow mental decline? Here are the most effective tips to stay on point.

  • Eat More Vegetables:  They’re rich in vitamins and nutrients that protect against brain cell damage.
  • Play Mind Games:  This is the best way to slow the mental decline that can come with aging. Take up a musical instrument or crack open a good book.
  • Sign Up for Dance Lessons: Exercise boosts the brain’s rate of making new brain cells.
  • Wear a Helmet: The brain has the consistency of a hard-boiled egg; bruising it even mildly can have a significant impact on memory.
  • Choose Red Over White Wine: Red wine contains a compound called resveratrol, which may help prevent the buildup of plaque in arteries.

Source: Women’s Day