World Brain Day: 10 Tips for maintaining good brain health

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By Dr Sudhir Kumar

22/07/2023

Tip 1: Adequate sleep for 7-8 hours every night

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Tip 2: Regular physical activity for 30-40 minutes daily, at least 5 days a week

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Tip 3: Avoid stress

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Tip 4: Healthy brain foods - handful of nuts, blueberries, fish, omega 3-rich foods

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Tip 5: Learn a new language (people knowing two languages have lower risk of dementia)

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Tip 6: Learn a new skill, such as playing a musical instrument

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Tip 7: Avoid loneliness; spend time with family and friends

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Tip 8: Maintain weight, BP, sugar and cholesterol within normal limits

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Tip 9: Solve Sudoku or crossword puzzles

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Tip 10: Take breaks and vacations

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