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- Not exercising
Exercise improves memory by increasing brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF).
This helps you form new synapses and improves learning & memory.
Not exercising on a regular basis is a recipe for brain atrophy.
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- Not getting enough sleep
Without quality sleep you can't form or maintain pathways in your brain that let you learn & create new memories.
It'll also be harder to concentrate & respond quickly.
Deprive yourself of sleep long enough & it could lead to neurological disease.
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- Eating inflammatory foods
What you eat has a direct effect on your mind & mood.
A diet high in foods that are fried and/or processed can lead to chronic inflammation.
They can lead to memory loss, lack of mood control, confusion & depression as well as neurological disease.
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- Having a big belly
Higher amounts of belly fat increase inflammation, which leads to shrinkage of the brain.
High body fat has been associated with a decline in gray matter, which enables us to control movement, memory, and emotions.
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- Not learning new things
The brain is like a muscle. It grows & shrinks to the amount it's used.
Learning new skills stimulates neurons & forms new pathways that allow electrical impulses to travel faster.
If you don't learn things or skills you let the brain atrophy.
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- Watching porn
Chronic porn usage is correlated with changes in the brain.
Watching porn hijacks the brain's reward system & overwhelms it with cheap hits of dopamine.
The result is the brain physically deteriorating in shape, size, and chemical balance.
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- Spending too much time indoors
Spending too much time indoors deprives you from getting sunlight exposure.
Without enough sunlight exposure, your circadian rhythms get affected & serotonin levels can dip, which can lead to seasonal affective disorder and depression.
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How to build a healthy brain
- Exercise regularly
- Get quality sleep
- Eat nutrient dense foods
- Keep a healthy BMI
- Keep learning new things
- Quit porn
- Get outside in nature
Use these habits to keep your brain healthy and young.
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