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News Topical, Digital Desk : Did you know that your brain ages more than your age, according to your habits? What we eat, how we live, all have an impact on our brain. Most of us unknowingly adopt habits that gradually harm our brain.
Getting less than 6 hours of sleep
Sleep is essential not only for relieving physical fatigue but also for servicing the brain. Sleeping less than six hours a day can lead to memory decline. Furthermore, your reaction time slows down, and your risk of stroke increases significantly.
Sitting all day
Modern desk jobs force us to sit in one place for hours, but sitting for 8 to 10 hours at a stretch also increases the risk of heart disease and dementia . Not being physically active is like poison to the brain.
Screen scrolling late at night
Using your mobile phone or laptop just before bed suppresses your brain's sleep hormone, melatonin. This prevents you from getting deep sleep. Without deep sleep, the brain cannot repair itself, leading to mental fatigue the next day.
Avoiding exercise
Lack of exercise stunts both physical and brain growth. Lack of physical activity reduces the BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor) protein, which is responsible for the growth and maintenance of brain cells
Ignoring blood pressure and sugar
Uncontrolled blood pressure and sugar aren't just enemies of the heart. They also silently damage the small blood vessels in the brain. This causes silent brain damage and increases the risk of stroke exponentially .
Chronic Stress
Stress doesn't just ruin your mood, it physically shrinks your brain. Chronic stress reduces the volume of the brain's hippocampus, a key center for learning and memory
Taking snoring lightly
If you snore loudly while sleeping, it could be a sign of sleep apnea. This condition causes a lack of oxygen during sleep, leading to brain fog and an increased risk of stroke.
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