{"id":7966,"date":"2022-08-12T18:50:43","date_gmt":"2022-08-12T18:50:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.personanutrition.com\/blog\/?p=7966"},"modified":"2026-04-14T09:21:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T09:21:53","slug":"keep-brain-gains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.personanutrition.com\/blog\/keep-brain-gains\/","title":{"rendered":"5 tips to keep your brain healthy\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"It\u2019s no secret that with age, your body and mind start to slow down. But while it\u2019s natural to have some trouble remembering or learning new tasks in later life, you aren\u2019t powerless in the face of decline.\r\r\r\rA few important lifestyle changes can go a long way to keeping your brain healthy and strong as you start to get on in years.\u00a0\r\r\r\r\u00a0\r\r\r\r1. Feed your brain a nutritious diet\u00a0\r\r\r\rA well-balanced diet is the foundation of brain health. Certain nutrients like zinc, selenium and folate help you build new neurons \u2014brain cells\u2014that can improve focus, thinking and overall wellness. Meanwhile, foods rich in B-vitamins will similarly support your brain processes and help you develop neurotransmitters, chemicals that deliver messages between neurons and your body.\r\r\r\rAnd good fats like omega-3s promote a healthy inflammatory response that can improve the flow of blood and oxygen to your brain.1 So how do you get all these nutrients in your diet?\r\r\r\rThere\u2019s no one-size-fits-all solution out there, but focusing on fruits, veggies, whole grains, lean proteins and healthy fats from fish or avocados \u2014and limiting sugar and saturated fats\u2014is a pretty smart bet.2\u00a0\r\r\r\r\u00a0\r\r\r\r2. Get moving\u00a0\r\r\r\rYou already know that exercise is good for you\u2014it helps strengthen your bones, muscles, immunity and much more\u2014but did you know breaking a sweat also helps keep you sharp?\r\r\r\rA good rule of thumb is: If it\u2019s good for your heart, it\u2019s good for your brain. Working out a few times a week for about 30 minutes can increase blood flow and oxygen to your brain, leading to the creation of new neurons and better brain function.\r\r\r\rAnd there\u2019s no reason to think your activities need to be extreme; even a walk around the block will help!\u00a0\u00a0\r\r\r\r\u00a0\r\r\r\r3. Challenge yourself\u00a0\r\r\r\rJust as exercising your body is important, so is exercising your mind.\r\r\r\rLearning new skills, keeping your brain busy with puzzles and knitting\u2014or even brushing your teeth with your non-dominant hand\u2014all help with neuroplasticity, your brain\u2019s ability to do things in new and different ways.\r\r\r\rEncouraging this process forces you to think about what you\u2019re doing, growing and rewiring pathways to keep your brain healthy and strong.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\r\r\r\r\u00a0\r\r\r\r4. Prioritize sleep\u00a0\r\r\r\rI\u2019m sure you\u2019ve experienced it before: You have a bad night, and the next day you feel like your brain&#8217;s foggy, making it harder to think and recall simple things.3\r\r\r\rThis is because sleep works like a nightly tune-up for your mind, allowing the neurons you\u2019ve used while you were awake to rest, repair and prepare to work quickly and clearly the next day.\r\r\r\rSnooze time is also the prime time for your brain to cement important memories\u2014and get rid of the not-so-important ones\u2014to make space for new memories the next day.\r\r\r\rFor most adults, about 7 hours of good-quality sleep does the trick.\u00a0\r\r\r\r\u00a0\r\r\r\r5. Consider a supplement\u00a0\r\r\r\rWhen it comes to supporting our brains, we&#8217;ll take all the help we can get!\r\r\r\rSome supplements appear to work alongside these other lifestyle changes to keep you sharp as you age. Gingko biloba and ginseng, both adaptogens, may help with mental clarity and mild age-related memory loss by improving blood circulation to your brain.\r\r\r\rThey also act as antioxidants to counteract damage from free radicals\u2014substances that can cause harm to your body and brain in large amounts.*\u00a0\u00a0\r\r\r\r\u00a0\r\r\r\rAbout Gabby\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\r\r\r\rGabby is a nutritionist with a master\u2019s degree in strategic communications. She loves using her nutrition-fluency with storytelling to encourage positive change. Before Persona, she worked at a mental health clinic helping clients manage stress, anxiety and other mental health issues through diet.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\r\r\r\rDo you have questions about supplements? Reach out to one of our experts, or take Persona\u2019s free nutrition assessment, and learn exactly what you need to take your wellness to the next level.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\r\r\r\r\u00a0\r\r\r\r*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\r\r\r\rThis information is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging. Do not use the information from this article for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal, or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this article.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s no secret that with age, your body and mind start to slow down. But while it\u2019s natural to have some trouble remembering or learning new tasks in later life, you aren\u2019t powerless in the face of decline. 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