| In previous centuries, people didn't worry so much | | | | that eating breakfast is associated with better |
| age related brain conditions. Forgetfulness, speech | | | | memory function later in the day. A diet high in |
| problems and confusion were simply considered | | | | foods rich in antioxidants, such as fruits, |
| part of getting old. Now that our bodies are | | | | vegetables, nuts and seeds is important for brain |
| remaining fit and strong for much longer, it's | | | | health. Additionally, DHA, an essential fatty acid |
| increasingly important that our minds also remain | | | | found in deep sea fish (exp. Tuna) aids the proper |
| active, as much for our families sake as our own. | | | | function and development of the brain. |
| Caring for a person suffering the effects of | | | | Take Ginkgo. |
| degenerative brain disease can be extremely | | | | Herbs such as Ginkgo Biloba have long been used |
| draining both physically and emotionally. | | | | to help improve memory and learning ability, and |
| Think about our brains. | | | | may help slow progression of age related |
| The brain is the center of our nervous system | | | | memory loss. |
| and the most metabolically active organ in the | | | | Ginkgo appears to improve cognition in a number |
| body. It is made up of some 100 billion neurons | | | | of ways including its ability to affect blood flow to |
| and weight about 1.3 kilograms. | | | | the brain and free radical scavenging. It is |
| The brain utilizes about 20% of the total oxygen | | | | recommended as a long term solution for |
| used by the body, so a good blood supply to the | | | | improving cognitive function. |
| brains is crucial. Under normal circumstances, the | | | | Exercise for your brain. |
| brain uses a continuous supply of glucose as its | | | | Exercise increases blood flow and nutrition to the |
| source of energy. Without constant replenishment, | | | | brain. Research indicated that regular exercise is |
| the glucose reserve of the brain will be used in | | | | associated with significant reduction of risk of |
| approximately ten minutes. | | | | several forms of cognitive decline. Even low |
| Food for the brain. | | | | intensity exercise such as walking can be helpful. |
| A healthy brain needs a healthy diet. Start the | | | | A study found that you only walk 10,000 steps |
| day with breakfast, there is increasing evidence | | | | to enjoy the benefits. |