The brain is a very sensitive organ and is affected by almost everything.
Publika.az reports that professor, neurologist Derya Uluduz said that many factors, from some habits to traumas, from stress to drinking less water, have a negative effect on this vital organ.
The neurologist noted that a malfunctioning brain means a malfunctioning body. For this reason, we must consider and change or eliminate the causes that damage our brain. He revealed 15 reasons that damage the brain and threaten it.
physical trauma – Fainting, shock and accidents affect the brain. After a concussion, there may be headache, loss of consciousness within a few minutes, lack of memory of what happened at the time of the injury, impaired hearing and vision, reduced attention and confusion. All these are situations that require immediate intervention.
Substance addiction – drugs are the greatest enemy of the brain. In addition to disrupting the normal functioning of the brain, these also cause blockages in the cerebral vessels.
Cigarette – restricts blood flow to the brain and body. People who smoke may have difficulty concentrating. Not only the skin of smokers, but also the brain ages rapidly.
Alcohol – even moderate alcohol consumption affects brain functions. People who drink alcohol have smaller brains. But brain size matters a lot. It disrupts the function of the prefrontal cortex (the part of the brain involved in planning, forethought and judgment).
Excessive weight – oils store harmful substances. The more fat in the body, the worse the brain is, because it is affected by harmful substances. Too much fat also causes the brain to shrink. Obesity also increases the risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s.
Malnutrition – unhealthy nutrition impairs brain volume, function, and structural development. Therefore, excessive consumption of sugar, fat and carbohydrates should be avoided. For a healthy brain, a diet should focus on natural fats like olive oil and Omega-3, fresh, seasonal vegetables and fruits, raw nuts, legumes and whole grains.
Loneliness – loneliness often leads to negative thoughts. This causes beta-amyloid to build up in the brain, opening the door to dementia over time. Scientific studies show that communicating, even for a short period of time, is enough to activate the brain. It is possible to activate the brain by talking with close friends.
Chronic stress – heavy workload, financial difficulties and marital problems are the causes of chronic stress. The brain under constant stress releases the stress hormone – cortisol. Cortisol increases appetite and sugar cravings, leading to weight gain. It increases muscle tension and chronic pain, including blood pressure. All these are detrimental to brain health.
Insomnia – irregular sleep, sleep disorder always has a negative effect on physical and brain health.
Too much caffeine – too much of anything is bad, of course that also applies to foods that contain caffeine. Excessive caffeine intake during the day has a negative effect on the brain. It reduces the volume of the substance that plays a key role in memory, attention, perception, thinking, language and consciousness.
Watching too much TV – watching too much TV is linked to hyperactivity in children and Alzheimer’s disease in adults. Watching more than two hours of TV a day increases the risk of obesity. Excess weight is also harmful to the brain.
Violent computer games – these games cause violence. Over time, children become addicted to these games. Such games are among the factors that have a negative effect on the brain.
Water loss – 70 percent of the body and 80 percent of the brain consist of water. If you don’t drink enough water, brain function also decreases.
Intensive social network use – constantly texting and spending time on social networks on the Internet causes attention problems. Face-to-face communication becomes difficult over time.
Immobility – the brain needs exercise just like any other muscle. Due to inactivity, the blood flow is reduced, so the brain does not get enough blood. Memory is also negatively affected by this condition.
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