If age is a state of mind, then the mind begins to decline.
A new study has found that brain aging peaks at three different ages: 57, 70 and 78.
The research, published in Nature this month, analyzed brain scans of more than 10,000 adults and looked for changes in proteins in their blood.
According to the report, they identified 13 blood proteins that were associated with the “brain age gap,” a marker for cognitive decline, and found “peaks of brain age-related changes at ages 57, 70, and 78,” according to the report. the report.
But there are ways to slow the brain’s aging process, according to science.
According to Business Insider, the key to longevity may be in your diet.
The paper reported that eating plenty of protein, such as certain fatty fish, or legumes, nuts and whole grains can prevent cognitive aging and improve memory. Leafy greens are also full of essential nutrients that help the brain as well.
A previous study claimed that consuming daily multivitamins could be an easy way for the elderly to avoid cognitive decline.
Experts have also presented evidence that the Mediterranean diet – which relies on greens, fruit, nuts and fish – can help keep the brain healthy even as you age.
“A healthy diet helps improve brain health and prevent cognitive decline,” registered dietitian Dr. Lisa Young, who is also a professor of nutrition at New York University.
Exercise is also important to keep the mind sharp.
“If you want to maintain your mobility and cognitive abilities, one investment you can make is to exercise and use your muscles on a daily basis,” neurologist Kim Johnson Hatchet previously told Self.
“You might be surprised to know that even a little bit of daily movement can reduce your risk of dementia,” she added.
Getting some shut-eye is also essential for optimal brain function and health.
A study published last year found that sleep deprivation can age the brain, and in turn, good sleep — getting the same amount of sleep, at least seven hours, every night — can slow the aging process, according to a report other. .
Learning new things also positively affects brain health, according to Rachelle Summers, a neuroscientist and mental wellness coach.
“Activities that challenge your brain — like learning a new language or learning to play an instrument can improve memory performance,” Summers said online earlier this year.
“These activities stimulate the brain and can promote the growth of new neural connections.”
On the other hand, loneliness can negatively affect the mind.
According to the World Health Organization, loneliness is as bad for overall health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. For example, chronically lonely seniors may be at an increased risk of stroke, according to a study, and it may lead to brain shrinkage.
“Given the profound health and social consequences of loneliness and isolation, we have an obligation to make the same investments in rebuilding society’s social fabric that we have made in addressing other global health concerns, such as tobacco use, obesity and addiction . crisis,” US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy.
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