- Stay Physically Active
Regular physical activity has a positive effect on your brain health. Exercise helps improve your thinking, learning, and judgment skills as you age. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises 150 minutes of aerobic activity per week, such as biking, jogging, running, or walking. The CDC also advises two days of muscle-strengthening activities per week. This type of exercise, which includes doing bodyweight exercises and lifting weights, strengthens your bones, joints, and muscles so you can do your daily activities.
- Manage Your Stress
Research has shown chronic stress speeds up aging. Stress is also a risk factor for autoimmune disorders, cancer, heart disease, and neurological diseases. Here are some ways to relieve stress: Adopt a pet, Get plenty of rest each night, Go outdoors, Meditate or Pray, Practice deep breathing, Stay physically active, Try tai chi or yoga.
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