Mental acuity declines over time, just like muscles atrophy. Neurologists however believe that we can slow down decline in brain power due to ravages of aging. This can be achieved through regular targeted brain-healthy activities. These activities include good nutrition, physical exercise, brain exercises, sex, and adequate sleep.

 

Nutrition

 

Health experts posit that consuming a balanced-diet and adequate water is a sure way of improving brain function. A diet rich in Omega 3 fats, spices, green leafy vegetables and fruits like apples and grapes is especially beneficial.

Other foods that improve brain power include chicken, eggs, nuts, seeds, chocolate, coffee and complex carbohydrates.

 

Physical Exercise

 

Physical exercise improves blood and oxygen circulation to the brain and the rest of the body. Research has shown that the brain processing power of grownups who engage in moderate aerobic exercises of half an hour improves significantly. Strength training has also been found to increase cognitive function.

 

Brain Exercise

Several studies have shown that targeted brain exercises can improve memory and cognitive function in adults. Beneficial brain exercises include learning a new game, a new language, a new skill and breaking routine.

While learning the new language, hand-write notes instead of typing them. Hand-writing improves a hand-eye coordination, a brain exercise on its own. Trying to memorize things deliberately has also been proven to improve the power of recall.

 

Sex

Coitus has been known to have a host of physical and emotional health benefits. Research shows sex can also boost cognitive power, courtesy of increased levels of serotonin and oxytocin. Serotonin boosts logical reasoning while oxytocin improves problem-solving skills.

Sleep

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Getting enough sleep gives our bodies a much required break to not only rest but also repair and/or replace damaged cells. Studies now show that getting adequate sleep improves memory and alertness. If you are unable to get enough sleep, daytime power naps can also help improve memory.