What can we do to keep our brains healthy?

What can we do to keep our brains healthy?

• Eat well - healthy food provides nutrients to help the brain work at its best. Good foods to eat include fish, fruits, and fresh vegetables.
• Exercise - when we exercise our bodies, we increase circulation and blood flow, providing more oxygen to our brain cells!
• Rest - when we sleep, scientists believe that our brains process and organise the events and experiences that we have had during the day.
• Think - thinking exercises our brain. Good things to do include puzzles, art, making music, and reading. Doing these things make connections that strengthen our brains and help them to work better.
• Take care - to protect our brains. Wear a helmet when doing activities where we might fall or hit our heads (cycling or horse riding, for example), and always use a seat belt in a car.
• Don’t use alcohol or drugs, which can damage the brain.
• Socialise, and enjoy being with other people.