Keep your brain fit!
When you actively train your brain, you may be less prone to the memory problems that characterize dementia.
By doing something different than usual, you ensure that your brain remains flexible and makes new connections. Also, the connections that are used become stronger. Research shows that stronger connections are more resistant to the complaints associated with dementia. Seven tips from the brain foundation to keep your brain vital.
Tip 1: Start learning a foreign language.
In this way you will come into contact with other interested parties and you will learn the language of your favorite holiday country. Or really challenge your brain by learning a language with a different script, such as Chinese.
Tip 2: Subscribe to the newspaper.
This way you stay up-to-date on what is happening, you read, you come into contact with new insights and you can do various puzzles.
Tip 3: learn to play an instrument.
If you don’t want to take a lesson, there are practice books and videos for many instruments on the Internet or YouTube.
Tip 4: cook a new dish.
New dishes require different cooking techniques. You can also look for new ingredients.
Tip 5: Go for a walk with a friend in a new environment.
Exercise is good for your brain health. It ensures the production of new brain cells and connections and an improved blood supply in the brain. By walking in a different environment, you keep your brain flexible.
Tip 6: Subscribe to the library.
You can read all the books you want, that also keeps the brain vital.
Tip 7: Play a game more often.
Memory, chess or bridge are good for the brain and also a lot of fun.
