The human brain. [Photo/pinterest]Maintaining your brain health is not only about eating healthy. There are a number of important factors that you should pay attention to in order to maintain your brain health and keep sound cognitive functions, no matter how old you are.Consider the following ways to keep your brain healthy ;Enough sleepNot getting enough sleep can have a serious negative impact on your brain health.Not having enough sleep can trigger mental stress and anxiety, low mood and other health issues.Do some recreational activitiesGetting involved in recreational activities can improve your brain health significantly.Join a group exercise class or play basketball at the park with friends to keep you brain active and healthy good music can be a bonus too.Keep calm and think clearAnxiety and depression lead to mental stress, which can trigger the buildup of toxins in your body and a systemic breakdown of your mental health.There are some healthy ways to relieve stress, which includes exercise.Regular fitness exerciseDoing some exercise regularly will help to keep you fit and healthy, not just physically, but mentally as well. So be sure you are staying active.Control cardiovascular diseaseIf you have suffered heart disease at one time or the other, or are susceptible to having heart disease, you’re also likely to experience reduced brain health.2Reducing cardiovascular disease risk factors will directly improve your brain health by improving blood supply to the brain.

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