Tuesday, April 14, 2015

A Simple Guide to Better Brain Health

A Simple Guide to Better Brain Health


The human brain is perhaps our most incredible organ. Figuratively speaking, it serves as our main control center. So what can you do to support the health of your brain? Fortunately, a couple simple lifestyle changes can make big differences. Here are three of the best ways to keep your brain functioning at a high level.
Published in: Health & Medicine, Lifestyle



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  • 1. THE GUIDE TO BETTER BRAIN HEALTH
  • 2. PRESENTED BY
  • 3. Click this button to view the full infographic. LEARN MORE
  • 4. DID YOU KNOW? THE DEATH RATE FROM ALZHEIMER’S IS 71% HIGHER TODAY THAN IN 2000 HIGHER LEARN MORE
  • 5. One in every three seniors who die in a given year suffer from Alzheimer's or another form of dementia. And brain disorders like autism are also on the rise, with a 30 percent increase in cases in the past two years. DID YOU KNOW? THE DEATH RATE FROM ALZHEIMER’S IS 71% HIGHER TODAY THAN IN 2000 HIGHER LEARN MORE
  • 6. POOR NUTRITION STRESS SMOKING WHY THE INCREASE IN BRAIN DISORDERS? LEARN MORE
  • 7. POOR NUTRITION STRESS SMOKING Studies have linked smoking to both brain shrinkage and Alzheimer’s. Skipping meals can lead to an insufficient supply of nutrients to the brain, and high levels of stress have been shown a correlation with brain damage. WHY THE INCREASE IN BRAIN DISORDERS? LEARN MORE
  • 8. Well-rounded, healthy diet Getting more sleep at night Exercise 3 EASY WAYS TO CARE FOR THE BRAIN LEARN MORE
  • 9. REST AND RE-ENERGIZE YOUR BRAIN HOURS LEARN MORE
  • 10. Sleeping for at least seven to eight hours each night can help lower stress levels and lessen the risk of cognitive decline, memory loss and brain disorders like Dementia and Alzheimer's. REST AND RE-ENERGIZE YOUR BRAIN HOURS LEARN MORE
  • 11. BOOST YOUR BRAIN WITH PHYSICAL EXERCISE 20-60 MINUTES LEARN MORE
  • 12. Research has shown that 20-60 minutes of daily physical activity can improve information processing and memory functions, and can even help stimulate brain growth. BOOST YOUR BRAIN WITH PHYSICAL EXERCISE 20-60 MINUTES LEARN MORE
  • 13. THE BETTER BRAIN HEALTH DIET SalmonSoybeans Leafy greens LEARN MORE
  • 14. Foods like soybeans, leafy greens, and cold-water fish like tuna and wild salmon are high in Vitamins B2, B12, and Beta Carotene, all of which contribute to a healthy brain. THE BETTER BRAIN HEALTH DIET SalmonSoybeans Leafy greens LEARN MORE
  • 15. VISIT THE SOURCE For more information on caring for your body, check out Nu Skin’s blog, The Source.
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