CHALLENGE YOURSELF: 5 HABITS TO PREVENT COGNITIVE DECLINE

Cognitive health can decline due to various factors such as aging, unhealthy habits, chronic stress, and even underlying medical conditions

While such factors can't be controlled, here are some habits to incorporate  in your life to prevent cognitive decline 

MANAGE STRESS

Stress can trigger anxiety, depression and cognitive impairment . Get at least 7 hours of sleep and practice yoga for stress relief 

MOVE YOUR BODY

Moving your body  improves blood flow to your brain and improves cardiovascular health   

keep your mind engaged

Playing  games that incorporate mental activities builds cognitive reverse , thus playing chess , jigsaw , sudoku etc helps keeping mind active  

eat healthy

Having a balanced diet rich in vitamins supports brain functions and protects it from oxidative stress

rest deeply to wake up fresh

Deep sleep clears metabolic waste from the brain hence relaxing our body and preparing it for optimal functions