As you get older, your skin becomes more wrinkled, your hair turns white, your memory declines, and you also show signs of hands and feet Inflexibility, insomnia, dizziness, faltering, unresponsiveness, etc. Many people think this is a normal phenomenon. Is it inevitable that memory will decline as you get older?

In fact, most middle-aged and elderly people often Some symptoms such as memory loss, lack of flexibility in hands and feet, tinnitus, insomnia, etc. may all be related to brain atrophy!

And recently, scientists have discovered a food, drinking it regularly, may cause general brain atrophy!

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Alcohol is known to be toxic, and a fact sheet issued by the World Heart Federation says there are approximately 230 alcohol-related diseases.

A 19-year follow-up study in the United States found that regular alcohol consumption increased the risk of memory loss and Alzheimer’s >.

Not only that, but a recent study found that long-term heavy drinking has another blow to our brains-< span>Brain atrophy, and generalized atrophy.

In March, a new large survey of 36,000 people from the University of Pennsylvania found that even moderate alcohol consumption , will also make our brains smaller, and the more alcohol you drink, the more obvious the degree of brain volume changes.

while drinking makes the brain shrink It also accelerates its aging.

Before this, scholars at Oxford University analyzed multiple studies and found that long-term heavy drinking can lead to overall atrophy of the gray and white matter of the brain , the cerebellum also shrinks, and structures such as the hippocampus, amygdala, and hypothalamus are also affected.

The study also concluded that 8 grams of alcohol per day (330ml can of beer) is enough to change our brains.

Therefore, there is no such thing as moderation for alcohol, The best thing to do for your health is to stay away from alcohol,at least for the sake of your precious brain.

In addition to alcohol, there are many foods that are harmful to the brain in daily life.

Diet is one of the ways to maintain health. Eating the right foods can improve intelligence, while certain foods can affect alertness, memory, mood and the nervous system , endanger brain health.

The 5 worst brain-damaging foods,

Eat with caution!

High sugar + high fat mix

The combination of lipoglycosides is the most addictive, and this food stimulates the brain’s reward circuit more than a simple high-fat and high-sugar food much bigger. And long-term consumption of these foods will destroy the normal flora in the intestinal tract and make the brain sluggish.

Typical: Doughnut Butter Cookie Cream Cake Ice Cream

fast food

there is a saying Well, fast food is like a drug.

The high-concentration fat, fructose syrup, monosodium glutamate, hydrogenated oil, refined salt and various additives contained in fast food can affect the brain. Produces and ingests cocaine-like effects. Eating fast food over a long period of time can lead to decreased activity in the striatum (the area of ​​the brain responsible for emotion and reward).

represents:Crispy Chicken Pizza

Preserved Foods

Sodium Content of Preserved Foods Very high, and salt will induce the release of dopamine, which makes people feel happy, so it is even more difficult to stop eating. But consuming too much salt can easily lead to health problems such as osteoporosis, high blood pressure, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, obesity and kidney disease.

typical: Sausage, Salted Fish, Salted Vegetables, Bacon

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Do you think high-sugar foods will give you energy and satiety? But in fact, people who drank a high-sugar milkshake were more likely to feel hungry than those who drank a low-sugar milkshake.

Studies also show that fructose reduces brain and memory function. On top of that, when sugar sneaks into the body in liquid form (like beverages), our bodies have a hard time making good judgments and unknowingly ingest a lot of calories.

Typical:Sweet Beverages, Sweets, Desserts

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refined carbohydrates

Refined carbs release energy quickly, make blood sugar spike and stay high for a long time, stimulate a surge of insulin, and then you’re hungrier. At the same time, refined carbohydrates with added refined sugar, corn syrup and dextrin stimulate the brain’s reward mechanism, causing more food cravings and suppressing satiety.

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How to protect the brain

80 and 50 brain?

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Exercise tongue, slow down brain shrinkage

Japanese scientists have found through research that exercising the tongue can indirectly stimulate the brain and face Nerves, thereby slowing down brain atrophy, while preventing the aging of facial nerves and muscles. Scientists believe that the biggest cause of aging in the human body is brain atrophy, and the most prominent symptoms are a rigid tongue and a dull expression.

Japanese scientists conducted a comparative study on 800 volunteers. One group of volunteers deliberately moved their tongues every morning and evening, while the other group of volunteers Do not move the tongue in particular. After such an experiment lasted for about half a year, scientists found that the brain cells of a group of people who insisted on moving their tongues were significantly more active than those who did not move their tongues, and their ability to deal with problems was faster than the latter.

Scientists say: “The results of this study allow us to find a non-food therapy that can delay brain aging. method.” Based on this research, Japanese scientists suggest that you can move your tongue every morning and night to activate brain cells and prevent brain aging and brain atrophy!

⊙ tongue out

extend the tip of the tongue as far forward as possible out, so that the base of the tongue has a feeling of stretching, then retract and roll up, repeat 10 times.

⊙twist the tongue

Keep the tongue in the mouth , slowly with maximum range 10 turns clockwise, then 10 turns counterclockwise.

⊙ tongue licks teeth

Put the tip of your tongue gently Hold the upper jaw for 10 seconds, then the outside of the upper teeth for 10 seconds, the outside of the lower teeth for 10 seconds, and the inside of the lower teeth for 10 seconds.

This exercise can be done at any time, in the morning, at noon, or at night. Generally, it is recommended to do it once in the morning and once in the evening.

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Various Nutrients, Brain Supplements

A new US study shows that if the elderly have vitamin C, Higher levels of D, E, B vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of developing the disease.

Vitamin C:Fresh dates, green peppers, kiwi, spinach, hawthorn, citrus , grapefruit, strawberry.

Vitamin E:Nuts such as almonds, peanuts, walnuts; whole grains such as brown rice, wheat, and oats.

B vitamins: lean meats, eggs, yeast, beans, such as Spinach, cabbage.

Phytochemicals:A wide range of substances including carotenoids , anthocyanins and isoflavones, etc.

pumpkin, corn, green Peppers, tomatoes; blueberries, cranberries, black cherries; soy flour, soy milk, tempeh, tofu, tofu skin.

Omega-3 fatty acids:Deep sea fish, fish oil, walnuts, pumpkin seeds.

Cholines: The state of the brain is related to the excitability of neurons , Acetylcholine can promote neuronal excitation, and eggs and animal liver are rich in choline substances, which can promote the synthesis of acetylcholine.

03

Black sesame seeds, plus two walnuts

Wang Shibiao, an expert in traditional Chinese medicine who is good at treating migraine and stroke, said that the foundation of brain care is to conform to nature and nourish the heart Soothe the nerves, keep the food diversified, moderate, and balanced, and dietary health care is his magic weapon for brain protection.

Wang Shibiao said that he has two kinds of ingredients for breakfast all year round, walnuts and black sesame seeds, and thinks:

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Walnut kernels can nourish blood vessels and hair growth, delay memory decline, and have the effect of invigorating the brain and enhancing intelligence, and can assist in the treatment of neurasthenia.

Black sesame seeds are rich in high-quality protein, minerals, vitamin E and precious sesamin and other nutrients, which can delay brain aging. Moreover, sesamin has anti-inflammatory effects, can lower cholesterol, and has certain benefits for preventing cerebrovascular diseases.

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Active life makes brain aging slower

For the elderly, it is even more important to move hands consciously, Use your brain, cultivate your hobbies, and do some memory training games. Those who have a wide range of interests in life will be more energetic.

In daily life, let the patient participate at all times, such as learning to recognize the way when going out, recognizing the name of the product and calculating the price when shopping, and returning home Memories of purchases, writing a running account, and doing simple cleaning tasks independently, etc. If fully cared for life, the patient’s ability to live may degenerate more rapidly.

Finally, don’t forget to exercise. Proper exercise can promote the brain to synthesize serotonin, dopamine and other happy substances, which will help to improve the health of the brain. To fight off depression and anxiety.

The elderly can do some farm work, housework, and manual work such as paper cutting and sewing, so that the brain can be exercised, thinking more active.

Participating in senior activities from time to time, inviting old friends to go outing, dancing, etc., can also reduce mental stress.

Source: Global Science, Life Times, etc.

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