Just like any other organ or muscle, your brain will become lazy and unhealthy if you do not look after it. The brain controls everything that you do, therefore failure to keep it healthy and fit can cause problems with the functioning of other organs and vital processes taking place in your body.
You can keep your brain healthy by following these four easy steps:
1.Eat a healthy and balanced diet. Your brain needs the correct type of fuel to keep it going strong.
2.Stay hydrated. By drinking the adequate amount of water your brain will feel more alert and you will be able to think faster and make better decisions.
3.Get enough sleep. Sleep allows your whole body to recover after a hard day's work. Getting enough sleep will make you feel refreshed and better able to learn and remember facts.
4.Exercise. Your brain gets more oxygen when you engage in physical activities that make your heart pump faster. Also exercise your brain by completing puzzles, Sudoku or other memory games.
Look after your brain, it is the only one you have! Watch this video on YouTube to stay brain smart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12pbrkcfRDI.
Article by Pearl Ngoasheng and Zoe Auths, BMT College
References:
Junge, C. 2012. 'Can computer games keep your brain fit?' Harvard Health Publications.
[http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/can-computer-games-keep-your-brain-fit-201204264640] (April 2012). Accessed on 14 April 2015.