Studies have shown that regular training contributes to the improvement of cognitive functions.

Intellectual loads, nutrition, alcohol and exercise affect not only our body and appearance, but also the brain.

To improve memory and brain function, it is important to fulfill several conditions that are named and. head of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine Ulyana Suprun, reports Work. ua.

Go, run, dance!.

Studies have shown that regular training contributes to improving cognitive functions (attention, memory, language, visual-spatial perception) of people who have had memory impairments. When we walk, run or dance, the brain has a growth factor that helps the survival of neurons and the establishment of connections between them. It supports memory and allows you to learn new things..

Eat correctly Healthy and fairly affordable in Ukraine, especially in summer, - Mediterranean diet. This fruit, vegetables, whole grains, pasta, beans, nuts and seeds, and vegetable oils, fish (herring, mackerel), poultry and dairy products. But red meat should be limited.

Such a diet supports the cardiovascular system, and in addition - reduces the risk of certain types of cancer and cognitive disorders, and slows the progress of dementia (reduces intelligence, memory, attention, the ability to think abstractly).

A safe dose of alcohol does not exist. People who do not consume alcohol at all have a 22% chance of developing Alzheimer's disease than those who regularly consume excessive amounts of alcohol. Such results were published in the journal of the American Medical Association.

Sleep - a very valuable resource People who do not sleep regularly, that is sleep less than the recommended 7-8 hours at night, have lower rates when passing tests to assess mental functions.

Our body needs a certain number of hours of regular sleep, for example, for completeness and effectiveness of memorization. In a dream, new neural connections appear and the neural network is strengthened, and this is necessary for the formation of memory.

Do not forget about communication Strong social connections can be just as important and useful as physical activity and healthy eating. Constant communication is an active mental activity, in particular concentration of attention and stimulation of memory, and this improves cognitive functions. Communication with people helps to strengthen neural networks, and also slows down their weakening in the aging process.

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