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• Physical activity

Regular exercise prevents the decline of mental abilities. Activities like walking, running, hiking, swimming, dancing, and skiing all elevate your heart rate and increase blood flow throughout the body, including the brain. This, in turn, has a direct positive impact on mood, sharpens focus, and enhances cognitive function.

• Can physical activity alleviate brain disease?
  You will be redirected to external page https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-roots-health/202107/can-physical-activity-prevent-alzheimers-disease
• The impact of physical (in)activity on health
  You will be redirected to external page https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/risks-of-physical-inactivity

• Diet

Energy and nutrition are needed for all the processes that take place in the human brain. If we want our brain to perform, the diet should be balanced with the right ratio of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, minerals, vitamins and adequate drinking.

• Maintaining a healthy diet is a powerful tool, potentially lowering dementia risk by a quarter
  You will be redirected to external page https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/articles/diet_reduce_dementia_risk
• 11 foods for improving brain function
  You will be redirected to external page https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/health/diet-nutrition/brain-foods

• Sleep and rest

• Socialisation and social activities

Nurturing strong social connections is vital for promoting mental well-being.

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